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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 OVAMOT history

LM61 OVA is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM61 OVA black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,284 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 OVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 OVA was last recorded at 161,284 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,613 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,671 miles
Average per year
10,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,284 miles
  • 2025 – 154,613 miles
  • 2024 – 149,450 miles
  • 2023 – 143,507 miles
  • 2022 – 137,852 miles
  • 2021 – 127,996 miles
  • 2020 – 116,806 miles
  • 2019 – 105,854 miles
  • 2018 – 96,787 miles
  • 2017 – 84,353 miles
  • 2016 – 71,161 miles
  • 2015 – 58,266 miles
  • 2014 – 41,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,284 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front radiator support bracket rusted thro, slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust guard slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,284 miles (+6,671)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,284 miles
    Test number
    739394926710
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass154,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,613 miles
    Test number
    727055623447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,613 miles (+5,163)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,613 miles
    Test number
    949281136067
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass149,450 miles (+5,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,450 miles
    Test number
    587121164786
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside
  5. Pass143,507 miles (+5,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,507 miles
    Test number
    576811287946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass137,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,852 miles
    Test number
    826420146661
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support bracket rusted thro, slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust guard slightly insecure
  7. Fail137,852 miles (+9,856)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,852 miles
    Test number
    219006169916
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support bracket rusted thro, slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust guard slightly insecure
  8. Pass127,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,996 miles
    Test number
    976435344838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,996 miles (+11,190)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,996 miles
    Test number
    523588136272
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass116,806 miles (+10,952)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    776348239605
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cord almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass105,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    230709714823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 position lights not working
  12. Fail105,854 miles (+9,067)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    138312445287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 position lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass96,787 miles (+12,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    675004312756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    535402954173
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail84,353 miles (+13,192)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    704998084333
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass71,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    654740978817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,161 miles (+12,895)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    774836616259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass58,266 miles (+16,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,266 miles
    Test number
    206568950197
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre perishing on inner wall
  19. Pass41,994 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    845516354337
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsf/osf tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNsr tyre stepping on inner edge

Questions about LM61 OVA

Does LM61 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 OVA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 OVA?
The MOT on LM61 OVA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 OVA done?
LM61 OVA was recorded at 161,284 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,121 miles a year.
Has LM61 OVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 OVA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 OVA 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 LM61 OVA find?
LM61 OVA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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