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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LD53 REDMOT history

LD53 RED is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 20 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LD53 RED blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,416 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RED was last recorded at 142,416 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,176 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,240 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,416 miles
  • 2025 – 139,176 miles
  • 2024 – 137,157 miles
  • 2023 – 134,400 miles
  • 2022 – 132,540 miles
  • 2021 – 129,097 miles
  • 2020 – 124,052 miles
  • 2019 – 117,036 miles
  • 2018 – 109,311 miles
  • 2017 – 100,705 miles
  • 2016 – 92,467 miles
  • 2015 – 80,224 miles
  • 2014 – 65,551 miles
  • 2013 – 52,522 miles
  • 2011 – 46,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,416 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,416 miles (+3,240)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,416 miles
    Test number
    331470310095
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Pass139,176 miles (+2,019)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,176 miles
    Test number
    808183027267
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Pass137,157 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,157 miles
    Test number
    676551687502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,400 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    432589581593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,540 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    427246655355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,097 miles (+5,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,097 miles
    Test number
    200169919515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,052 miles (+7,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,052 miles
    Test number
    446212882328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,036 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    186773185356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,311 miles (+8,606)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,311 miles
    Test number
    644010410792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass100,705 miles (+8,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    342598061532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass92,467 miles (+12,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    803987115811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    175944005120
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Fail80,224 miles (+14,673)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    245374405165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass65,551 miles (+13,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    739871374072
    • NoteWipers are streaky

  15. Pass52,522 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,522 miles
    Test number
    129214563038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    407216441339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 RED

Does LD53 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 RED is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RED?
The MOT on LD53 RED is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 RED done?
LD53 RED was recorded at 142,416 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has LD53 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RED has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LD53 RED 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 LD53 RED find?
LD53 RED passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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