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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LB08 MZZMOT history

LB08 MZZ is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
171,490 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 MZZ
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
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 MZZ was last recorded at 171,490 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,489 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,490 miles
  • 2023 – 164,656 miles
  • 2022 – 153,895 miles
  • 2021 – 146,083 miles
  • 2019 – 138,854 miles
  • 2018 – 125,320 miles
  • 2017 – 113,116 miles
  • 2016 – 102,392 miles
  • 2015 – 86,735 miles
  • 2014 – 70,104 miles
  • 2013 – 55,255 miles
  • 2012 – 38,180 miles
  • 2011 – 20,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,490 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,490 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,490 miles
    Test number
    163679983185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,489 miles (+6,833)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,489 miles
    Test number
    570247535714
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,656 miles
    Test number
    437711439340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail164,656 miles (+10,761)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,656 miles
    Test number
    546506104546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,895 miles
    Test number
    520122633363
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,895 miles (+7,812)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,895 miles
    Test number
    602199724974
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,083 miles
    Test number
    855822019381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail146,083 miles (+7,229)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,083 miles
    Test number
    564407570413
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass138,854 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,854 miles
    Test number
    357863386982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail138,852 miles (+13,532)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    273509711779
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass125,320 miles (+12,204)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    232211464227
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,116 miles
    Test number
    872679602164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail113,115 miles (+10,723)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,115 miles
    Test number
    257284629986
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass102,392 miles (+15,657)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,392 miles
    Test number
    894904091666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,735 miles (+16,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    287515875110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail70,104 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    187330164117
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass70,104 miles (+14,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    269340264482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,255 miles (+17,075)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    226305373450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,180 miles (+17,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    868557172151
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass20,958 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,958 miles
    Test number
    959923971127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,450 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,450 miles
    Test number
    726601061139
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB08 MZZ

Does LB08 MZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 MZZ expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 MZZ?
The MOT on LB08 MZZ expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 MZZ done?
LB08 MZZ was recorded at 171,490 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 12,016 miles a year.
Has LB08 MZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 MZZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 MZZ 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 MZZ find?
LB08 MZZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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