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Volvo V50

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,435 cc

LB57 OCUMOT history

LB57 OCU is a red petrol Volvo V50 first used on 9 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,754 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 OCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 OCU was last recorded at 127,754 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,703 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
7,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,754 miles
  • 2025 – 112,925 miles
  • 2024 – 109,972 miles
  • 2023 – 101,767 miles
  • 2022 – 91,696 miles
  • 2021 – 85,350 miles
  • 2020 – 78,141 miles
  • 2019 – 68,590 miles
  • 2018 – 55,243 miles
  • 2017 – 40,393 miles
  • 2016 – 36,304 miles
  • 2015 – 31,537 miles
  • 2014 – 27,168 miles
  • 2013 – 22,411 miles
  • 2012 – 18,175 miles
  • 2011 – 13,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyres diffrent sizes front and rear

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Small cut in tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,754 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,754 miles
    Test number
    221228371640
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyres diffrent sizes front and rear

  2. Fail127,703 miles (+14,778)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,703 miles
    Test number
    242120687202
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,925 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,925 miles
    Test number
    575315266426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,972 miles (+8,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    843507050060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,767 miles (+10,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,767 miles
    Test number
    953204573099
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge

  6. Pass91,696 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    494325885314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,350 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    499505518114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,141 miles (+9,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    952201886788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom arm bush worn

  9. Pass68,590 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    970627989384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,554 miles (+13,311)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    604508019306
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,243 miles (+14,850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    706748681186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,393 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    313748976466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    715137599018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Small cut in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on raised tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail36,304 miles (+4,767)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    642519390885
    • FailureOffside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Small cut in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on raised tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass31,537 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    526664375163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack damp on pinion

  16. Fail31,537 miles (+4,369)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    927184575138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack damp on pinion

  17. Pass27,168 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    986686394159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail27,166 miles (+4,755)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,166 miles
    Test number
    867565894161
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass22,411 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,411 miles
    Test number
    346924803496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    938766733033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail22,125 miles (+3,950)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    667955633091
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass18,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,175 miles
    Test number
    328957912037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,174 miles (+4,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,174 miles
    Test number
    848547912037
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass13,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,849 miles
    Test number
    109758411042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 OCU

Does LB57 OCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 OCU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 OCU?
The MOT on LB57 OCU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 OCU done?
LB57 OCU was recorded at 127,754 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,328 miles a year.
Has LB57 OCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 OCU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 OCU 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 LB57 OCU find?
LB57 OCU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyres diffrent sizes front and rear.

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