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Volvo V50

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB51 DGBMOT history

LB51 DGB is a green diesel Volvo V50 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
113,149 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DGB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DGB was last recorded at 113,149 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,204 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,149 miles
  • 2023 – 111,204 miles
  • 2022 – 108,892 miles
  • 2021 – 106,556 miles
  • 2020 – 103,363 miles
  • 2019 – 99,622 miles
  • 2018 – 94,768 miles
  • 2017 – 89,431 miles
  • 2016 – 85,202 miles
  • 2015 – 81,014 miles
  • 2014 – 74,827 miles
  • 2013 – 68,732 miles
  • 2012 – 62,471 miles
  • 2011 – 57,057 miles
  • 2010 – 49,800 miles
  • 2009 – 41,598 miles
  • 2008 – 31,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and slight scrubbing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underfloor box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Various sections of minor corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,149 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    585149099442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and slight scrubbing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underfloor box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail113,149 miles (+1,945)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    579229366472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and slight scrubbing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underfloor box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass111,204 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    604215767802
    • AdvisoryVarious sections of minor corrosion

  4. Pass108,892 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    811026572415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious sections of minor corrosion

  5. Pass106,556 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    748239914432
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious sections of minor corrosion

  6. Fail106,553 miles (+3,190)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,553 miles
    Test number
    370731697742
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious sections of minor corrosion

  7. Pass103,363 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    701903726425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,622 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    693947377395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,602 miles (+4,834)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,602 miles
    Test number
    871159879452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass94,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    595078735870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail94,766 miles (+5,335)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    322261532374
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass89,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    689054807823
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight cracking between the tread blocks and is scrubbed on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking between the tread blocks.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly scrubbed on the inner edge.

  13. Fail89,429 miles (+4,227)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,429 miles
    Test number
    211565439954
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Park brake lever. (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Marker light not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight cracking between the tread blocks and is scrubbed on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking between the tread blocks.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly scrubbed on the inner edge.

  14. Pass85,202 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,202 miles
    Test number
    877045797503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,014 miles (+6,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    780206665934
    • AdvisoryFront disc corroded

  16. Pass74,827 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    727407714333
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  17. Fail74,827 miles (+6,095)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    456197714446
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass68,732 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    345449823387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,471 miles
    Test number
    687790022340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,471 miles (+5,414)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,471 miles
    Test number
    466039412456
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,057 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,057 miles
    Test number
    529243421350
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass49,800 miles (+8,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    524669510374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass41,598 miles (+9,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    110670029396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    182473028368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 DGB

Does LB51 DGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 DGB expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DGB?
The MOT on LB51 DGB expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 DGB done?
LB51 DGB was recorded at 113,149 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has LB51 DGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DGB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 DGB 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 LB51 DGB find?
LB51 DGB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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