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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

L23 RDRMOT history

L23 RDR is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 18 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L23 RDR blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,831 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RDR
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
18 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RDR was last recorded at 154,831 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 7,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,132 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,699 miles
Average per year
5,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,831 miles
  • 2024 – 147,132 miles
  • 2023 – 140,839 miles
  • 2022 – 132,511 miles
  • 2021 – 125,618 miles
  • 2020 – 120,539 miles
  • 2019 – 116,124 miles
  • 2018 – 110,408 miles
  • 2017 – 103,782 miles
  • 2016 – 96,870 miles
  • 2015 – 90,945 miles
  • 2014 – 87,393 miles
  • 2013 – 80,726 miles
  • 2012 – 77,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,831 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,831 miles (+7,699)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,831 miles
    Test number
    168732781276
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass147,132 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    321025029765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,839 miles (+8,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,839 miles
    Test number
    369396891233
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass132,511 miles (+6,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    653185828880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear wiper ripped

  5. Pass125,618 miles (+5,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,618 miles
    Test number
    181025843820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,539 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,539 miles
    Test number
    456069828631
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both starting to corrode at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded but secure at time of test

  7. Pass116,124 miles (+5,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    370611525590
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding but secure at present.

  8. Pass110,408 miles (+6,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    883350724743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroding but secure at time of test

  9. Pass103,782 miles (+6,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,782 miles
    Test number
    273214280616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass96,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    159730208649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,870 miles (+5,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    175796573781
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass90,945 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    406189045179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,393 miles (+6,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    957925154144
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass80,726 miles (+3,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    727968043190
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges [o/s close to cords]

  15. Pass77,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    546763742132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RDR

Does L23 RDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RDR is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 RDR?
The MOT on L23 RDR is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RDR done?
L23 RDR was recorded at 154,831 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,724 miles a year.
Has L23 RDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RDR has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L23 RDR 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 RDR find?
L23 RDR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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