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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,984 cc

J8 LPLMOT history

J8 LPL is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 26 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

J8 LPL grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,474 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LPL was last recorded at 50,474 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,559 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,915 miles
Average per year
3,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,474 miles
  • 2025 – 48,559 miles
  • 2024 – 44,104 miles
  • 2023 – 39,962 miles
  • 2022 – 38,179 miles
  • 2021 – 36,019 miles
  • 2020 – 34,935 miles
  • 2019 – 30,811 miles
  • 2018 – 27,974 miles
  • 2017 – 25,587 miles
  • 2016 – 20,657 miles
  • 2015 – 16,205 miles
  • 2014 – 11,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    493741476397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,474 miles (+1,915)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    118484445278
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass48,559 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    330206116796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    847497189454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,104 miles (+4,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    192446541732
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass39,962 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    959911586566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,179 miles (+2,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    502015416158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass36,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    104995035415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,016 miles (+1,081)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,016 miles
    Test number
    622458365546
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low n/s/f on dip beam unable to adjust at test adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    141567610245
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in both front fog light lenses

  11. Fail34,935 miles (+4,124)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    506307944510
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in both front fog light lenses

  12. Pass30,811 miles (+2,837)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    785379049402
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass27,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,974 miles
    Test number
    752635498067
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  14. Fail27,973 miles (+2,386)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    596161678193
    • FailureCoil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  15. Pass25,587 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,587 miles
    Test number
    579366115287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,657 miles
    Test number
    683694422824
    • AdvisoryRear tyres becoming poor on edges

  17. Fail20,657 miles (+4,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,657 miles
    Test number
    809949034048
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres becoming poor on edges

  18. Pass16,205 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,205 miles
    Test number
    248435465023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,001 miles
    Test number
    576667374005
    • 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)

Questions about J8 LPL

Does J8 LPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LPL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LPL?
The MOT on J8 LPL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LPL done?
J8 LPL was recorded at 50,474 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,286 miles a year.
Has J8 LPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LPL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LPL 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 J8 LPL find?
J8 LPL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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