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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

Y5 ABDMOT history

Y5 ABD is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

Y5 ABD black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,283 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 ABD was last recorded at 179,283 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 11,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,652 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,631 miles
Average per year
8,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,283 miles
  • 2025 – 167,652 miles
  • 2024 – 158,257 miles
  • 2023 – 147,960 miles
  • 2022 – 136,683 miles
  • 2021 – 133,422 miles
  • 2020 – 128,919 miles
  • 2019 – 126,998 miles
  • 2018 – 122,151 miles
  • 2017 – 117,581 miles
  • 2016 – 112,065 miles
  • 2015 – 103,013 miles
  • 2014 – 92,997 miles
  • 2012 – 72,677 miles
  • 2011 – 50,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,283 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,283 miles (+11,631)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,283 miles
    Test number
    540677354221
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass167,652 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,652 miles
    Test number
    165963072328
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,651 miles (+9,394)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,651 miles
    Test number
    785461772564
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,257 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,257 miles
    Test number
    671492057489
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,256 miles (+10,296)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,256 miles
    Test number
    395418503842
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,960 miles (+11,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,960 miles
    Test number
    573961893221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,683 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    215034746022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,422 miles (+4,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,422 miles
    Test number
    430142432933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,919 miles
    Test number
    211242045324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail128,919 miles (+1,921)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,919 miles
    Test number
    723180839340
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,998 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    566727182736
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail126,996 miles (+4,845)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,996 miles
    Test number
    412270410825
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass122,151 miles (+4,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,151 miles
    Test number
    575684488843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass117,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    746131971773
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail117,581 miles (+5,516)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    401740147738
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass112,065 miles (+9,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    939427623010
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to read

  17. Pass103,013 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    267936105122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S and N/S front side marker not working
    • NoteO/S rear floor has got damage/holed

  18. Fail103,013 miles (+973)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    989186605107
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S and N/S front side marker not working
    • NoteO/S rear floor has got damage/holed

  19. Fail102,040 miles (+9,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    177660495445
    • FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass92,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    166958314157
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail92,997 miles (+20,320)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    547178214153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass72,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    265449452124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,677 miles (+21,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    546559652153
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass50,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,919 miles
    Test number
    249861031068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 ABD

Does Y5 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 ABD is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 ABD?
The MOT on Y5 ABD is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 ABD done?
Y5 ABD was recorded at 179,283 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,576 miles a year.
Has Y5 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 ABD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 ABD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 ABD find?
Y5 ABD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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