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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LO08 MVCMOT history

LO08 MVC is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

LO08 MVC black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
159,839 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 MVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 MVC was last recorded at 159,839 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 9,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,261 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,578 miles
Average per year
8,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,839 miles
  • 2022 – 150,261 miles
  • 2021 – 134,895 miles
  • 2020 – 127,518 miles
  • 2019 – 122,512 miles
  • 2018 – 116,792 miles
  • 2017 – 109,884 miles
  • 2015 – 101,177 miles
  • 2014 – 93,009 miles
  • 2013 – 81,148 miles
  • 2012 – 69,605 miles
  • 2011 – 59,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,839 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,839 miles (+9,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,839 miles
    Test number
    248540494965
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass150,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    322242285651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,261 miles (+15,366)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    840140684276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass134,895 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,895 miles
    Test number
    596687769836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,607 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,607 miles
    Test number
    975085022945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,596 miles (+4,078)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    546342575294
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,518 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,518 miles
    Test number
    682555944682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,512 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,512 miles
    Test number
    100650464574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,792 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    629607181426
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  10. Fail116,790 miles (+6,906)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,790 miles
    Test number
    761381472119
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass109,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    555858797739
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail109,884 miles (+8,707)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    976456165320
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass101,177 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    377502097059
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail101,171 miles (+8,162)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    201526839835
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Fail93,009 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    526343104376
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass93,009 miles (+11,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    719713904346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,148 miles (+11,543)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    716455253121
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and Rear brake discs slight wear & corrosion.

  18. Pass69,605 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,605 miles
    Test number
    575880062137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    126200681123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,824 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    807850081151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LO08 MVC

Does LO08 MVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 MVC expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 MVC?
The MOT on LO08 MVC expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 MVC done?
LO08 MVC was recorded at 159,839 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 8,229 miles a year.
Has LO08 MVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 MVC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 MVC 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 LO08 MVC find?
LO08 MVC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit.

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