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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LL12 DRXMOT history

LL12 DRX is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 175,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LL12 DRX grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
175,065 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 DRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL12 DRX was last recorded at 175,065 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,256 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,809 miles
Average per year
6,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,065 miles
  • 2025 – 168,256 miles
  • 2024 – 161,622 miles
  • 2023 – 154,346 miles
  • 2022 – 150,387 miles
  • 2021 – 146,500 miles
  • 2020 – 144,966 miles
  • 2019 – 139,370 miles
  • 2018 – 132,957 miles
  • 2017 – 126,735 miles
  • 2016 – 120,293 miles
  • 2015 – 104,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,065 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,065 miles (+6,809)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,065 miles
    Test number
    534454672059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    166140880800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail168,256 miles (+6,634)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,256 miles
    Test number
    986452447834
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,622 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,622 miles
    Test number
    997013299515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,346 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,346 miles
    Test number
    678550184110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail154,321 miles (+3,934)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    308473254862
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass150,387 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,387 miles
    Test number
    197939456513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,500 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,500 miles
    Test number
    721977685167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,966 miles
    Test number
    636766699523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,966 miles (+5,596)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,966 miles
    Test number
    113202871959
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,370 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    424394330745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,957 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,957 miles
    Test number
    348262540048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,735 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,735 miles
    Test number
    920323475175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,293 miles
    Test number
    692918569881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,293 miles (+15,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,293 miles
    Test number
    500287314442
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass104,676 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    719698215110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LL12 DRX

Does LL12 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL12 DRX expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL12 DRX?
The MOT on LL12 DRX expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL12 DRX done?
LL12 DRX was recorded at 175,065 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,284 miles a year.
Has LL12 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 DRX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 DRX 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 LL12 DRX find?
LL12 DRX failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 14 more.

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