The road tax status for FH57 VPA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FH57 VPA?

The MOT for FH57 VPA is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FH57 VPA?

The recorded mileage for FH57 VPA is 203,242 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FH57 VPA ULEZ compliant?

No, FH57 VPA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · FH57 VPA

FH57 VPA

2008 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/01/2008. Recorded mileage 203,242 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO V50
Year / Origin: 2008 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 203,242 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 22/05/2026

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Mileage: 203,242 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1998cc

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FH57 VPA Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2026
203,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Volvo V50

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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FH57 VPA Mileage History

07/02/201172,947 mi
07/02/201172,947 mi
17/03/201173,309 mi+362 mi
01/02/201282,850 mi+9,541 mi
01/02/201282,850 mi
13/02/201399,243 mi+16,393 mi
01/02/2014118,136 mi+18,893 mi
23/01/2015136,393 mi+18,257 mi
11/02/2016144,035 mi+7,642 mi
10/02/2017149,861 mi+5,826 mi
01/02/2018153,391 mi+3,530 mi
22/01/2019156,538 mi+3,147 mi
22/01/2020161,563 mi+5,025 mi
03/02/2020161,565 mi+2 mi
20/02/2021169,498 mi+7,933 mi
03/05/2022172,409 mi+2,911 mi
02/05/2023179,993 mi+7,584 mi
16/05/2023180,141 mi+148 mi
18/05/2023180,142 mi+1 mi
15/05/2024187,428 mi+7,286 mi
19/05/2025195,719 mi+8,291 mi
24/05/2025195,816 mi+97 mi
21/05/2026203,242 mi+7,426 mi

Average of roughly 8,526 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

FH57 VPA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 22:01

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (FH57 VPA) between February 2011 and May 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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