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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP12 UPVMOT history

LP12 UPV is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LP12 UPV black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,631 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UPV was last recorded at 153,631 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 11,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,197 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,434 miles
Average per year
9,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,631 miles
  • 2025 – 142,197 miles
  • 2024 – 131,153 miles
  • 2023 – 120,815 miles
  • 2022 – 117,455 miles
  • 2021 – 110,861 miles
  • 2020 – 102,551 miles
  • 2019 – 94,384 miles
  • 2018 – 80,233 miles
  • 2017 – 67,787 miles
  • 2016 – 56,486 miles
  • 2015 – 42,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear dames to boot

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Accident damage to rear of vehicle and rear bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    688986713941
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear dames to boot

  2. Fail153,631 miles (+11,434)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    142750737541
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear dames to boot

  3. Pass142,197 miles (+11,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,197 miles
    Test number
    571834011583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Door Damage

  4. Pass131,153 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,153 miles
    Test number
    106630963400
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to rear of vehicle and rear bumper

  5. Fail131,144 miles (+10,329)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,144 miles
    Test number
    343105472485
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to rear of vehicle and rear bumper

  6. Pass120,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    507709194963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,815 miles (+3,360)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    523958729671
    • MajorCentral Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,455 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,455 miles
    Test number
    204496136940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,861 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,861 miles
    Test number
    780079080975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,851 miles (+8,300)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,851 miles
    Test number
    808707657587
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    150809832040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,551 miles (+8,167)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    662062164199
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass94,384 miles (+14,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    205697654178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,233 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    480197906323
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail80,232 miles (+12,445)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,232 miles
    Test number
    117097846753
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass67,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    211549181505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,786 miles (+11,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    129007857580
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,486 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    341676969463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,483 miles (+14,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    982229136897
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  20. Pass42,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    776513485198
    • NoteTyre has a cut.

Questions about LP12 UPV

Does LP12 UPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UPV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UPV?
The MOT on LP12 UPV is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UPV done?
LP12 UPV was recorded at 153,631 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,979 miles a year.
Has LP12 UPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UPV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UPV 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 LP12 UPV find?
LP12 UPV passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear dames to boot.

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