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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LL08 BYDMOT history

LL08 BYD is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LL08 BYD silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,912 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BYD was last recorded at 184,912 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,911 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,912 miles
  • 2025 – 180,075 miles
  • 2024 – 176,631 miles
  • 2023 – 171,960 miles
  • 2022 – 166,832 miles
  • 2021 – 164,367 miles
  • 2020 – 160,328 miles
  • 2019 – 156,773 miles
  • 2018 – 150,701 miles
  • 2017 – 140,812 miles
  • 2016 – 120,064 miles
  • 2015 – 107,759 miles
  • 2014 – 88,740 miles
  • 2013 – 73,818 miles
  • 2012 – 65,723 miles
  • 2011 – 64,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,912 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,912 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,912 miles
    Test number
    340063221290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,911 miles (+4,836)3 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,911 miles
    Test number
    396115395831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass180,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    180,075 miles
    Test number
    479336149048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail180,075 miles (+3,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,075 miles
    Test number
    437720925379
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass176,631 miles (+90)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,631 miles
    Test number
    514637047142
    • MinorOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  6. Fail176,541 miles (+4,581)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,541 miles
    Test number
    639896094020
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  7. Pass171,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,960 miles
    Test number
    969176278690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake lever faulty (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryIgnition faulty

  8. Fail171,960 miles (+5,128)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,960 miles
    Test number
    466929305770
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake lever faulty (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryIgnition faulty

  9. Pass166,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,832 miles
    Test number
    519546227140
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Fail166,832 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,832 miles
    Test number
    326087989923
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass164,367 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,367 miles
    Test number
    571148931959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail164,365 miles (+4,037)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,365 miles
    Test number
    482381575238
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking Brake caliper leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 edges and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass160,328 miles (+3,555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,328 miles
    Test number
    949381357324
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass156,773 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,773 miles
    Test number
    666441888258
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  15. Fail156,773 miles (+6,072)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,773 miles
    Test number
    447317082888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  16. Pass150,701 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,701 miles
    Test number
    428434894473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,812 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,812 miles
    Test number
    966205021654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail140,756 miles (+20,692)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,756 miles
    Test number
    292748187350
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass120,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    378222538082
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer in poor condition

  20. Fail120,064 miles (+12,305)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    529535797514
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer in poor condition

  21. Pass107,759 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    156152565071
    • NoteAdvise strong nearside front tyre worn very close to cords inner edge
    • NoteExhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteMovement in front wishbone rear bush's
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Fail107,759 miles (+19,019)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    715372065046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAdvise strong nearside front tyre worn very close to cords inner edge
    • NoteExhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteMovement in front wishbone rear bush's
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  23. Pass88,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,740 miles
    Test number
    146890664057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,740 miles (+14,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,740 miles
    Test number
    395560764036
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass73,818 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    805264343032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  26. Fail73,817 miles (+8,094)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    195004843033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  27. Pass65,723 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    829198042065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are incorrect size for the car

  28. Fail65,717 miles (+1,582)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    499335442069
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are incorrect size for the car

  29. Pass64,135 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    427383121197
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LL08 BYD

Does LL08 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 BYD is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BYD?
The MOT on LL08 BYD is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 BYD done?
LL08 BYD was recorded at 184,912 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 8,130 miles a year.
Has LL08 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BYD has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 BYD 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 LL08 BYD find?
LL08 BYD passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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