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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 FTXMOT history

LB56 FTX is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,856 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FTX was last recorded at 163,856 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,856 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,856 miles
  • 2024 – 158,365 miles
  • 2023 – 152,541 miles
  • 2022 – 142,074 miles
  • 2021 – 133,346 miles
  • 2020 – 121,554 miles
  • 2019 – 105,241 miles
  • 2018 – 92,919 miles
  • 2017 – 82,127 miles
  • 2016 – 68,646 miles
  • 2015 – 59,402 miles
  • 2014 – 53,867 miles
  • 2013 – 46,959 miles
  • 2012 – 41,313 miles
  • 2011 – 35,144 miles
  • 2010 – 30,015 miles
  • 2009 – 24,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,856 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,856 miles
    Test number
    103358281010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Fail163,856 miles (+5,491)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,856 miles
    Test number
    480792857235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  3. Pass158,365 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,365 miles
    Test number
    731926865405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySilencer outer casing is corroded.

  4. Fail158,340 miles (+5,799)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,340 miles
    Test number
    345869130014
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has separated from it's housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has separated from it's housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySilencer outer casing is corroded.

  5. Pass152,541 miles (+88)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,541 miles
    Test number
    322287201197
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail152,453 miles (+10,379)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    623803624462
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass142,074 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,074 miles
    Test number
    545989609692
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail142,072 miles (+8,726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,072 miles
    Test number
    477520892307
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass133,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,346 miles
    Test number
    224965780874
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail133,342 miles (+11,788)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,342 miles
    Test number
    520233546169
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass121,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    999717681876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail121,554 miles (+16,313)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    658768016265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass105,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,241 miles
    Test number
    190268400530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail105,241 miles (+12,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,241 miles
    Test number
    417949195047
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass92,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    146573878553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail92,919 miles (+10,792)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    441770722565
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass82,127 miles (+13,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    782500419318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,646 miles (+9,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,646 miles
    Test number
    111385590722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass59,402 miles (+5,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,402 miles
    Test number
    339743066373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,867 miles (+6,908)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    105932784207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    918401993284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail46,959 miles (+5,646)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    975770093290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,313 miles (+6,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    256413692291
    • NoteSmall cut in N/S/F tyre

  24. Pass35,144 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    928871291285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  25. Pass30,015 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    351542690241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass24,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,796 miles
    Test number
    330946899207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FTX

Does LB56 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FTX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FTX?
The MOT on LB56 FTX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FTX done?
LB56 FTX was recorded at 163,856 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,618 miles a year.
Has LB56 FTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FTX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 FTX 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 LB56 FTX find?
LB56 FTX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside oil leak, but not excessive; nearside oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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