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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LB08 KWOMOT history

LB08 KWO is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
137,589 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 KWO was last recorded at 137,589 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,563 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
8,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,589 miles
  • 2023 – 131,234 miles
  • 2022 – 123,848 miles
  • 2021 – 118,300 miles
  • 2020 – 114,164 miles
  • 2019 – 107,681 miles
  • 2018 – 96,861 miles
  • 2017 – 88,305 miles
  • 2016 – 81,047 miles
  • 2015 – 70,903 miles
  • 2014 – 59,808 miles
  • 2013 – 48,031 miles
  • 2012 – 32,182 miles
  • 2011 – 23,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,589 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,589 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,589 miles
    Test number
    814476032485
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,563 miles (+6,329)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    289858825780
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,234 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,234 miles
    Test number
    249285977524
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail131,234 miles (+7,386)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,234 miles
    Test number
    944830161525
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass123,848 miles (+5,548)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,848 miles
    Test number
    742338029644
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust downpipe support hangers excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront A/C belt is worn/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box final support hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,300 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,300 miles
    Test number
    870871598465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,164 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    137849150776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,681 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,681 miles
    Test number
    702340425269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    553315730376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,861 miles (+8,556)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    577589613993
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    233593060621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,305 miles (+7,258)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    617188532551
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Pass81,047 miles (+10,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    314320127465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    722432168650
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

  15. Fail70,903 miles (+11,095)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    428638821710
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

  16. Pass59,808 miles (+11,777)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    498591854292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    326126953456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,031 miles (+15,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    978326953268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,182 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,182 miles
    Test number
    895316502212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,125 miles (+45)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    866008782139
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Fail32,080 miles (+8,127)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    945344582163
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass23,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,953 miles
    Test number
    738620321183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 KWO

Does LB08 KWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 KWO expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KWO?
The MOT on LB08 KWO expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 KWO done?
LB08 KWO was recorded at 137,589 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 8,498 miles a year.
Has LB08 KWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KWO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 KWO 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 LB08 KWO find?
LB08 KWO passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine.

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