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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LP08 VVLMOT history

LP08 VVL is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LP08 VVL grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,220 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VVL was last recorded at 187,220 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 6,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,398 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,822 miles
Average per year
10,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,220 miles
  • 2025 – 180,398 miles
  • 2024 – 172,825 miles
  • 2023 – 165,401 miles
  • 2022 – 157,249 miles
  • 2021 – 150,335 miles
  • 2020 – 130,722 miles
  • 2018 – 110,720 miles
  • 2017 – 85,993 miles
  • 2016 – 74,297 miles
  • 2015 – 61,396 miles
  • 2014 – 49,742 miles
  • 2013 – 42,862 miles
  • 2012 – 34,800 miles
  • 2011 – 28,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,220 miles (+6,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,220 miles
    Test number
    533747802036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass180,398 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,398 miles
    Test number
    943271086820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,392 miles (+7,567)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,392 miles
    Test number
    886230446449
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,825 miles
    Test number
    299943361442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,825 miles (+7,424)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,825 miles
    Test number
    506965060863
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass165,401 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,401 miles
    Test number
    703817236302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,397 miles (+8,148)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,397 miles
    Test number
    630458750084
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass157,249 miles (+6,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,249 miles
    Test number
    827830287427
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

  9. Pass150,335 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,335 miles
    Test number
    507080705392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,329 miles (+19,607)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    191505064001
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass130,722 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,722 miles
    Test number
    497058640919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail130,722 miles (+20,002)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,722 miles
    Test number
    276095655973
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass110,720 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    692356349452
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded

  14. Fail110,705 miles (+24,712)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    922450195146
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded

  15. Pass85,993 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    153768556796
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail85,984 miles (+4,316)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    100218532387
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,668 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,668 miles
    Test number
    319751339797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

  18. Fail81,667 miles (+7,370)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    681624608508
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

  19. Pass74,297 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,297 miles
    Test number
    410021648813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,296 miles (+12,900)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    560493369126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail61,396 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    569536575197
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass61,396 miles (+11,654)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    817056475111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,742 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    285088964178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  24. Pass49,742 miles (+6,880)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    855318164162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  25. Pass42,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    418729673193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,862 miles (+8,062)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    788609873196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass34,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    767661782123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,800 miles (+6,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    848031382155
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass28,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    459964791130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 VVL

Does LP08 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VVL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VVL?
The MOT on LP08 VVL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VVL done?
LP08 VVL was recorded at 187,220 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 10,925 miles a year.
Has LP08 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VVL has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 VVL 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 LP08 VVL find?
LP08 VVL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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