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Volvo V50

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

LB05 YBWMOT history

LB05 YBW is a grey petrol Volvo V50 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
150,681 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 YBW was last recorded at 150,681 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 4,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,468 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,213 miles
Average per year
6,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,681 miles
  • 2023 – 146,468 miles
  • 2022 – 141,260 miles
  • 2021 – 133,768 miles
  • 2020 – 133,209 miles
  • 2019 – 131,895 miles
  • 2018 – 130,194 miles
  • 2017 – 128,475 miles
  • 2016 – 126,235 miles
  • 2015 – 123,679 miles
  • 2014 – 122,232 miles
  • 2013 – 107,599 miles
  • 2012 – 95,204 miles
  • 2011 – 82,114 miles
  • 2010 – 73,476 miles
  • 2009 – 61,509 miles
  • 2008 – 50,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,681 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft boot clip loose
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,681 miles (+4,213)8 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,681 miles
    Test number
    910128764866
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft boot clip loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,468 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,468 miles
    Test number
    813065637942
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  3. Fail146,460 miles (+5,200)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,460 miles
    Test number
    159013686744
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  4. Pass141,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,260 miles
    Test number
    363010184813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,258 miles (+7,490)3 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,258 miles
    Test number
    964933723073
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,768 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,768 miles
    Test number
    808435948650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,764 miles (+555)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    343726797169
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    155582818355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail133,206 miles (+1,311)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,206 miles
    Test number
    735712124082
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,895 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,895 miles
    Test number
    442089861428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,889 miles (+8)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,889 miles
    Test number
    633217966339
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,881 miles (+1,687)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,881 miles
    Test number
    408433585376
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm replaced with different type mountings for spring and anti roll bar link than the original nearside component.

  13. Pass130,194 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    704076978404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail130,183 miles (+1,708)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    270207598819
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass128,475 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    822962579051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,474 miles (+2,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,474 miles
    Test number
    638241783747
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass126,235 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,235 miles
    Test number
    664508211342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail126,229 miles (+2,550)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    142484154230
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass123,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    281389690543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,679 miles (+1,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    369812549342
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass122,232 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    122,232 miles
    Test number
    197980954314
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  22. Fail122,232 miles (+14,633)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,232 miles
    Test number
    819640454368
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  23. Pass107,599 miles (+12,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    395821283269
    • 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)

  24. Pass95,204 miles (+13,090)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,204 miles
    Test number
    869177072292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass82,114 miles (+8,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    378837251484
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r tyre treads wearing on inside edges.

  26. Pass73,476 miles (+11,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    463477240412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass61,509 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    880691179285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    473094078251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 YBW

Does LB05 YBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YBW expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YBW?
The MOT on LB05 YBW expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YBW done?
LB05 YBW was recorded at 150,681 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
Has LB05 YBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YBW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 YBW 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 LB05 YBW find?
LB05 YBW failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 8 major defects, 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 15 more.

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