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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

LB55 EXKMOT history

LB55 EXK is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,743 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 EXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 EXK was last recorded at 167,743 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,728 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,743 miles
  • 2025 – 166,985 miles
  • 2024 – 160,399 miles
  • 2023 – 151,384 miles
  • 2022 – 140,705 miles
  • 2021 – 131,102 miles
  • 2020 – 124,264 miles
  • 2019 – 116,392 miles
  • 2018 – 107,659 miles
  • 2017 – 98,763 miles
  • 2016 – 86,681 miles
  • 2015 – 76,921 miles
  • 2014 – 68,047 miles
  • 2013 – 59,222 miles
  • 2012 – 50,891 miles
  • 2011 – 41,875 miles
  • 2010 – 33,909 miles
  • 2009 – 29,268 miles
  • 2008 – 28,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,743 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust system slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails and inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,743 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,743 miles
    Test number
    743811703770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails and inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,728 miles (+743)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,728 miles
    Test number
    120461409234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails and inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,985 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,985 miles
    Test number
    286615377175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,970 miles (+6,571)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,970 miles
    Test number
    483655462313
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass160,399 miles (+9,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,399 miles
    Test number
    679630461004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass151,384 miles (+10,679)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    151,384 miles
    Test number
    767047743483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,705 miles
    Test number
    552639658988
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail140,700 miles (+9,598)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,700 miles
    Test number
    530689295889
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass131,102 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    314782823028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail131,091 miles (+6,827)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,091 miles
    Test number
    850256927938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    959745851384
    • AdvisoryN/s rear exhaust deteriorated

  12. Fail124,258 miles (+7,866)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    419294904048
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass116,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    893416445141
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops hanging off detached

  14. Fail116,392 miles (+8,733)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    746173369877
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops hanging off detached

  15. Pass107,659 miles (+8,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    646002111476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,763 miles
    Test number
    409952222977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear bumpstop torn away

  17. Fail98,736 miles (+12,055)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    810092620615
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear bumpstop torn away

  18. Pass86,681 miles (+9,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    411400514417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass76,921 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,921 miles
    Test number
    169898145164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,047 miles (+8,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,047 miles
    Test number
    217138744100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass59,222 miles (+8,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    755298043171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    768233652107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,891 miles (+9,016)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    918532452157
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc wearing thin

  24. Pass41,875 miles (+7,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    395592951132
    • 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)

  25. Pass33,909 miles (+4,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,909 miles
    Test number
    331013150106
    • NoteHandbrake lever has small amount of sideways movement.

  26. Pass29,268 miles (+958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    274996969445
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low

  27. Pass28,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    740577058379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 EXK

Does LB55 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 EXK is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 EXK?
The MOT on LB55 EXK is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 EXK done?
LB55 EXK was recorded at 167,743 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,956 miles a year.
Has LB55 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 EXK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 EXK 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 LB55 EXK find?
LB55 EXK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails and inner sills slightly corroded.

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