Volvo V50
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc
L26 FRYMOT history
L26 FRY is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 188,995 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,824 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 FRY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 FRY was last recorded at 188,995 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 5,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 183,749 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,246 miles
- Average per year
- 9,824 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,995 miles
- 2024 – 183,749 miles
- 2023 – 183,364 miles
- 2022 – 165,622 miles
- 2021 – 154,952 miles
- 2020 – 147,395 miles
- 2019 – 135,577 miles
- 2018 – 123,650 miles
- 2017 – 113,299 miles
- 2016 – 102,589 miles
- 2015 – 92,385 miles
- 2014 – 81,396 miles
- 2013 – 68,359 miles
- 2012 – 56,322 miles
- 2011 – 42,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,995 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
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, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,995 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 188,995 miles
- Test number
- 291061405176
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass183,749 miles (+385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 183,749 miles
- Test number
- 256597581587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,364 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 183,364 miles
- Test number
- 642894492541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,362 miles (+8,603)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,362 miles
- Test number
- 932080561860
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S N N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass174,759 miles (+9,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 174,759 miles
- Test number
- 991494098517
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,622 miles (+10,670)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 165,622 miles
- Test number
- 920901836820
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass154,952 miles (+7,557)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 154,952 miles
- Test number
- 378046153573
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass147,395 miles (+11,818)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 147,395 miles
- Test number
- 672364983235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 135,577 miles
- Test number
- 767889850066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,577 miles (+11,927)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,577 miles
- Test number
- 602252499566
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,650 miles (+10,351)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,650 miles
- Test number
- 282717188769
- AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on very inner edge
- AdvisoryOff side rear anti roll bar linkage has very slight play
Pass113,299 miles (+10,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,299 miles
- Test number
- 864142874415
- AdvisorySlight play in offside rear anti roll bar link
Pass102,589 miles (+10,204)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,589 miles
- Test number
- 517974510717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,385 miles (+10,989)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,385 miles
- Test number
- 797906575003
- NoteEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Pass81,396 miles (+13,037)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,396 miles
- Test number
- 548209374033
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass68,359 miles (+12,037)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,359 miles
- Test number
- 408590603100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail56,322 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,322 miles
- Test number
- 429290312152
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass56,322 miles (+13,672)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 56,322 miles
- Test number
- 788240712111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,650 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 42,650 miles
- Test number
- 987371131101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L26 FRY
- Does L26 FRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 FRY is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 FRY?
- The MOT on L26 FRY is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 FRY done?
- L26 FRY was recorded at 188,995 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 9,824 miles a year.
- Has L26 FRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 FRY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L26 FRY 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 L26 FRY find?
- L26 FRY passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.
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