
Volvo V50
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc
LM11 PZBMOT history
LM11 PZB is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 207,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 207,696 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,495 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 PZB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 13 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 PZB was last recorded at 207,696 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 8,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 198,778 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,918 miles
- Average per year
- 9,495 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 207,696 miles
- 2024 – 198,778 miles
- 2023 – 187,014 miles
- 2022 – 59,523 miles
- 2021 – 166,203 miles
- 2020 – 162,124 miles
- 2019 – 148,597 miles
- 2018 – 138,991 miles
- 2017 – 130,770 miles
- 2016 – 124,473 miles
- 2015 – 115,939 miles
- 2014 – 98,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear tyres are both feathered on inner shoulders
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,696 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 207,696 miles
- Test number
- 183326979583
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded
Fail207,696 miles (+8,918)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,696 miles
- Test number
- 384249521437
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded
Pass198,778 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 198,778 miles
- Test number
- 286627849495
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail198,728 miles (+11,714)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,728 miles
- Test number
- 453298556500
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test removed air freshener from mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer marker light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre badly worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass187,014 miles (+280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 187,014 miles
- Test number
- 796431088640
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,734 miles (+127,211)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,734 miles
- Test number
- 250627622493
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 59,523 miles
- Test number
- 509260445018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,215 miles (+8,012)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,215 miles
- Test number
- 750119481741
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,203 miles (+97)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,203 miles
- Test number
- 221659700084
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,106 miles (+3,982)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,106 miles
- Test number
- 162979053808
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,124 miles (+13,527)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,124 miles
- Test number
- 826740621552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,597 miles (+9,606)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,597 miles
- Test number
- 566004212501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,991 miles (+8,221)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 138,991 miles
- Test number
- 104768885717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,770 miles (+6,297)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 130,770 miles
- Test number
- 121348702738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,473 miles (+80)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 124,473 miles
- Test number
- 130800298843
- AdvisoryRear tyres are both feathered on inner shoulders
- AdvisoryUnder-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items
Fail124,393 miles (+8,454)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,393 miles
- Test number
- 542674897602
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (adjuster faulty) (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (adjuster faulty) (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear tyres are both feathered on inner shoulders
- AdvisoryUnder-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items
Pass115,939 miles (+17,765)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 115,939 miles
- Test number
- 927299595087
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteO/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread inner edge
Pass98,174 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 98,174 miles
- Test number
- 718111204135
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LM11 PZB
- Does LM11 PZB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 PZB is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 PZB?
- The MOT on LM11 PZB is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM11 PZB done?
- LM11 PZB was recorded at 207,696 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 9,495 miles a year.
- Has LM11 PZB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 PZB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM11 PZB 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 LM11 PZB find?
- LM11 PZB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.