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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L8 KUEMOT history

L8 KUE is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 253,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

L8 KUE grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
253,873 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KUE was last recorded at 253,873 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,870 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
17,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 253,873 miles
  • 2022 – 244,890 miles
  • 2021 – 236,046 miles
  • 2020 – 228,063 miles
  • 2019 – 226,726 miles
  • 2018 – 201,895 miles
  • 2017 – 174,413 miles
  • 2016 – 147,214 miles
  • 2015 – 119,664 miles
  • 2014 – 90,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,873 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    253,873 miles
    Test number
    773032767743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail253,870 miles (+8,980)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,870 miles
    Test number
    938483621325
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass244,890 miles (+8,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    244,890 miles
    Test number
    256448002122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass236,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    236,046 miles
    Test number
    505750547756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail236,046 miles (+7,983)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,046 miles
    Test number
    916967157155
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass228,063 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    228,063 miles
    Test number
    249647001988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass226,726 miles (+24,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    226,726 miles
    Test number
    259591096422
    • 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))

  8. Pass201,895 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    201,895 miles
    Test number
    559662430675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail201,890 miles (+27,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,890 miles
    Test number
    770513516740
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass174,413 miles (+27,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    174,413 miles
    Test number
    575248695809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass147,214 miles (+27,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    726864035654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass119,664 miles (+28,946)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,664 miles
    Test number
    725695048820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,718 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    675697534332
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 KUE

Does L8 KUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 KUE expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 KUE?
The MOT on L8 KUE expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 KUE done?
L8 KUE was recorded at 253,873 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 17,589 miles a year.
Has L8 KUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KUE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 KUE 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 KUE find?
L8 KUE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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