VOLVO
V50 · Grey
Test date1 Aug 2025
Expiry31 Jul 2026
Test number301508169184
Mileage130,586 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOTValid
MOT due31 Jul 2026
First reg30 Apr 2005
Mileage130,586 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
21 years and 2 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 20 March 2026.
Test date9 Jul 2025
Expiry—
Test number323944584653
Mileage130,347 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases VARIOUS POINTS (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Test date13 May 2021
Expiry—
Test number988754404847
Mileage130,325 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split/burst (6.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested aborted excessivie smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Test date12 Sep 2019
Expiry29 Sep 2020
Test number843274558196
Mileage126,232 mi
Test date10 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number485322031725
Mileage126,232 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Test date28 Sep 2018
Expiry29 Sep 2019
Test number156501839196
Mileage121,650 mi
Test date25 Sep 2018
Expiry—
Test number223932072541
Mileage121,650 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Test date4 Sep 2017
Expiry29 Sep 2018
Test number116094632923
Mileage114,979 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date4 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number516686379441
Mileage114,979 mi
PrsNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date30 Sep 2016
Expiry29 Sep 2017
Test number110195120938
Mileage109,064 mi
Test date29 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number803474589758
Mileage109,057 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 kg no lockout (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry29 Dec 2016
Test number516301742838
Mileage102,988 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry—
Test number253679008349
Mileage102,988 mi
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date30 Dec 2014
Expiry29 Dec 2015
Test number425664364307
Mileage91,971 mi
Test date29 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number338183764333
Mileage91,959 mi
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date3 Dec 2013
Expiry29 Dec 2014
Test number848647833348
Mileage80,540 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Test date10 Dec 2012
Expiry29 Dec 2013
Test number346175942371
Mileage70,639 mi
Test date10 Dec 2011
Expiry29 Dec 2012
Test number408804241414
Mileage62,260 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Test date30 Dec 2010
Expiry29 Dec 2011
Test number674504660378
Mileage55,687 mi
Test date30 Dec 2010
Expiry29 Dec 2011
Test number981334960359
Mileage55,687 mi
Test date14 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number933874600163
Mileage48,739 mi
PrsRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Test date14 Apr 2010
Expiry30 Apr 2011
Test number994824400121
Mileage48,739 mi
Test date23 Apr 2009
Expiry30 Apr 2010
Test number244843519176
Mileage37,534 mi
Test date22 Apr 2008
Expiry30 Apr 2009
Test number191253018134
Mileage26,762 mi