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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LB08 KWSMOT history

LB08 KWS is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 11 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,146 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 KWS was last recorded at 86,146 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,754 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,392 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,146 miles
  • 2024 – 83,754 miles
  • 2023 – 81,209 miles
  • 2022 – 78,208 miles
  • 2021 – 74,508 miles
  • 2020 – 70,699 miles
  • 2019 – 67,451 miles
  • 2018 – 64,457 miles
  • 2017 – 61,022 miles
  • 2016 – 57,408 miles
  • 2015 – 53,720 miles
  • 2014 – 49,397 miles
  • 2013 – 44,827 miles
  • 2012 – 36,509 miles
  • 2011 – 30,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,146 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    885479416897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,144 miles (+2,390)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    142559297112
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,754 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,754 miles
    Test number
    744880968079
    • 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))

  4. Fail83,753 miles (+2,544)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    626068325653
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass81,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,209 miles
    Test number
    472864799804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail81,208 miles (+3,000)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    824421400838
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass78,208 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,208 miles
    Test number
    721371356940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail78,206 miles (+3,698)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    557771271163
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass74,508 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    918357099777
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail74,507 miles (+3,808)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    420838450541
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass70,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    228159445752
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail70,698 miles (+3,247)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    160839157251
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,451 miles (+2,994)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    102436857910
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension drop link . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,457 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    441478569664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail64,455 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    900819822229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band devoid of tread . (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass61,022 miles (+3,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    628538953469
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre nearly worn through to inner cords/canvas on inner shoulder area
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished in tread area and worn/wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass57,408 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    365991474523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,720 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    422327797117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    559140684231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,396 miles (+4,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    835080184216
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass44,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    315457083242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,826 miles (+8,317)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,826 miles
    Test number
    236517583213
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass36,509 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    996535082289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,056 miles
    Test number
    749339091162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 KWS

Does LB08 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 KWS is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KWS?
The MOT on LB08 KWS is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 KWS done?
LB08 KWS was recorded at 86,146 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LB08 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KWS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 KWS 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 KWS find?
LB08 KWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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