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Volvo V50

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

L1 YDCMOT history

L1 YDC is a black petrol Volvo V50 first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L1 YDC black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,562 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YDC was last recorded at 101,562 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,442 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,562 miles
  • 2025 – 94,991 miles
  • 2024 – 87,564 miles
  • 2023 – 79,469 miles
  • 2022 – 71,436 miles
  • 2021 – 62,447 miles
  • 2020 – 56,792 miles
  • 2019 – 52,080 miles
  • 2018 – 45,698 miles
  • 2017 – 40,123 miles
  • 2016 – 33,565 miles
  • 2015 – 27,664 miles
  • 2014 – 22,282 miles
  • 2013 – 17,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,562 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    505120604540
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,442 miles (+6,451)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    576208603388
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,991 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    838342298221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail94,835 miles (+7,271)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    965777802733
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    517151988942
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail87,564 miles (+8,095)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    194062157713
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass79,469 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    307600523516
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

  8. Fail79,468 miles (+8,032)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    679539992807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

  9. Pass71,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,436 miles
    Test number
    612185083703
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

  10. Fail71,436 miles (+8,989)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,436 miles
    Test number
    619169319128
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

  11. Pass62,447 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    640303971395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,113 miles (+5,321)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,113 miles
    Test number
    889091162901
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass56,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    490685223935
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail56,792 miles (+4,712)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    619993702497
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,080 miles (+6,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,080 miles
    Test number
    367304908446
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass45,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    295997521096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail45,698 miles (+5,575)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    846007775864
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  18. Pass40,123 miles (+6,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,123 miles
    Test number
    871981819613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass33,565 miles (+5,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    672154342466
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass27,664 miles (+5,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,664 miles
    Test number
    207073351954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,282 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,282 miles
    Test number
    139333954246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass17,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,843 miles
    Test number
    628596063212
    • 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)

Questions about L1 YDC

Does L1 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YDC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 YDC?
The MOT on L1 YDC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YDC done?
L1 YDC was recorded at 101,562 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has L1 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YDC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 YDC 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 L1 YDC find?
L1 YDC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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