Volvo V50
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc
L23 AHYMOT history
L23 AHY is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 24 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 164,308 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 AHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 AHY was last recorded at 164,308 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,782 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 526 miles
- Average per year
- 9,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,308 miles
- 2025 – 146,018 miles
- 2024 – 131,624 miles
- 2023 – 121,328 miles
- 2022 – 109,185 miles
- 2021 – 98,642 miles
- 2020 – 94,985 miles
- 2019 – 89,207 miles
- 2018 – 81,132 miles
- 2017 – 76,530 miles
- 2016 – 68,081 miles
- 2015 – 60,616 miles
- 2014 – 52,241 miles
- 2013 – 42,741 miles
- 2012 – 32,685 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,308 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,308 miles (+526)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 164,308 miles
- Test number
- 113862922790
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,782 miles (+17,764)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,782 miles
- Test number
- 741198005508
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,018 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 146,018 miles
- Test number
- 500580715144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,999 miles (+14,375)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,999 miles
- Test number
- 513841953539
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,624 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 131,624 miles
- Test number
- 218465386467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail131,624 miles (+10,296)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,624 miles
- Test number
- 837858187553
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,328 miles (+12,143)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,328 miles
- Test number
- 955566839835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,185 miles (+10,543)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 109,185 miles
- Test number
- 955687796523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,642 miles (+3,657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 98,642 miles
- Test number
- 274395187729
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Worn to Min Limit with Heavy Wear to Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,985 miles (+5,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,985 miles
- Test number
- 166211586037
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,207 miles (+8,075)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,207 miles
- Test number
- 647489527321
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,132 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,132 miles
- Test number
- 505317835571
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe hose braket corroded
- AdvisoryOuter covering of exhaust badly corroded
- AdvisoryUnable to check front subframe due to covers
Fail81,112 miles (+4,582)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,112 miles
- Test number
- 480906454918
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe hose braket corroded
- AdvisoryOuter covering of exhaust badly corroded
- AdvisoryUnable to check front subframe due to covers
Pass76,530 miles (+8,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 76,530 miles
- Test number
- 101947291569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,081 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 68,081 miles
- Test number
- 482680859334
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass60,616 miles (+8,375)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 60,616 miles
- Test number
- 216043875495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,241 miles (+9,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 52,241 miles
- Test number
- 956515574133
- 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)
Pass42,741 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,741 miles
- Test number
- 608172963101
- NoteBrake pedal feels spongey in operation and has noticeable free travel
Fail42,735 miles (+10,050)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,735 miles
- Test number
- 945692263129
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBrake pedal feels spongey in operation and has noticeable free travel
Pass32,685 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,685 miles
- Test number
- 985583762139
- NoteN/s/r tyre down to 2mm in places and wearing uneven on inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
- NoteRear stabilizer bushes worn slightly
Questions about L23 AHY
- Does L23 AHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 AHY is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 AHY?
- The MOT on L23 AHY is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 AHY done?
- L23 AHY was recorded at 164,308 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,251 miles a year.
- Has L23 AHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 AHY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 AHY 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 L23 AHY find?
- L23 AHY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge.
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