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Volvo V50

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

L8 KGUMOT history

L8 KGU is a white diesel Volvo V50 first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L8 KGU white Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,846 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 KGU was last recorded at 135,846 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,406 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,440 miles
Average per year
8,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,846 miles
  • 2025 – 129,406 miles
  • 2024 – 123,542 miles
  • 2023 – 116,409 miles
  • 2022 – 108,788 miles
  • 2021 – 97,477 miles
  • 2020 – 89,321 miles
  • 2019 – 77,860 miles
  • 2018 – 68,222 miles
  • 2017 – 59,402 miles
  • 2016 – 48,569 miles
  • 2015 – 43,059 miles
  • 2014 – 33,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,846 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded but not excessively
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,846 miles (+6,440)4 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,846 miles
    Test number
    780956034363
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,406 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,406 miles
    Test number
    311306200534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail129,406 miles (+5,864)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,406 miles
    Test number
    537094104382
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,542 miles (+7,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,542 miles
    Test number
    566848542710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S

  5. Pass116,409 miles (+7,621)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,409 miles
    Test number
    639041316764
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,788 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    462580194685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,477 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    373930187656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail97,378 miles (+8,057)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,378 miles
    Test number
    693240737887
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  9. Pass89,321 miles (+11,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    719384400549
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and rear x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,860 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    964779135928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,222 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    106119372330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

  12. Fail68,222 miles (+8,820)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    660261333330
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

  13. Pass59,402 miles (+10,833)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,402 miles
    Test number
    499817552750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,569 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    643666197079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    502413346211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail43,059 miles (+9,954)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    487495651894
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,105 miles
    Test number
    375358944220
    • 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 L8 KGU

Does L8 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 KGU expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 KGU?
The MOT on L8 KGU expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 KGU done?
L8 KGU was recorded at 135,846 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,475 miles a year.
Has L8 KGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KGU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 KGU 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 L8 KGU find?
L8 KGU failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 19 more.

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