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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

L6 XYEMOT history

L6 XYE is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 14 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L6 XYE silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,672 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XYE was last recorded at 126,672 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,816 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,856 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,672 miles
  • 2025 – 122,816 miles
  • 2024 – 112,808 miles
  • 2023 – 105,284 miles
  • 2022 – 101,440 miles
  • 2021 – 95,337 miles
  • 2020 – 88,681 miles
  • 2019 – 80,522 miles
  • 2018 – 70,634 miles
  • 2017 – 59,808 miles
  • 2016 – 48,315 miles
  • 2015 – 35,193 miles
  • 2014 – 27,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • One n/s/r lamp not operating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,672 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    430381698392
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail126,672 miles (+3,856)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    260648222440
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass122,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    254008079759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,816 miles (+10,008)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    778030553444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    480739803099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,808 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    578776452478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,284 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    150696827518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,440 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    855650460977
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOne n/s/r lamp not operating
  9. Fail101,438 miles (+6,101)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    536323206198
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOne n/s/r lamp not operating
  10. Pass95,337 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,337 miles
    Test number
    593967112685
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail95,335 miles (+6,654)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,335 miles
    Test number
    790178427874
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass88,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,681 miles
    Test number
    294524094775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,680 miles (+8,158)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    558226317151
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass80,522 miles (+9,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    346345672446
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass70,634 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    994809058404
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  16. Fail70,632 miles (+10,824)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    212215648900
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  17. Pass59,808 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    815818507476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,315 miles (+13,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    515509823187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass35,193 miles (+7,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    115880153240
    • AdvisoryOffside front brakes slightly binding
  20. Pass27,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,277 miles
    Test number
    915795994116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 XYE

Does L6 XYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 XYE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 XYE?
The MOT on L6 XYE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 XYE done?
L6 XYE was recorded at 126,672 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has L6 XYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 XYE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 XYE 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 L6 XYE find?
L6 XYE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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