
Volvo V50
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc
LR09 GVUMOT history
LR09 GVU is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,831 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 143,831 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,560 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 GVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 20 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 GVU was last recorded at 143,831 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 143,831 miles · 29 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,560 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 143,831 miles
- 2022 – 131,875 miles
- 2021 – 120,155 miles
- 2020 – 110,580 miles
- 2019 – 100,622 miles
- 2018 – 88,433 miles
- 2017 – 80,489 miles
- 2016 – 69,072 miles
- 2015 – 57,612 miles
- 2014 – 48,060 miles
- 2013 – 37,201 miles
- 2012 – 24,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneavenly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,831 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 143,831 miles
- Test number
- 237680459112
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail143,831 miles (+11,956)2 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,831 miles
- Test number
- 546839928998
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,875 miles (+11,720)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 131,875 miles
- Test number
- 847367461594
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,155 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,155 miles
- Test number
- 939416573302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,155 miles (+9,575)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,155 miles
- Test number
- 871518563185
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 110,580 miles
- Test number
- 142266834471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,579 miles (+9,957)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,579 miles
- Test number
- 762746303745
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCHECK O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,622 miles (+12,189)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,622 miles
- Test number
- 904725489620
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOne side light out on each side at the rear.
Pass88,433 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,433 miles
- Test number
- 719910785818
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing uneavenly
Fail88,432 miles (+7,943)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,432 miles
- Test number
- 120801488127
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour AND INSECURE (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing uneavenly
- AdvisoryNearside mirror lens detached
Pass80,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,489 miles
- Test number
- 616049502809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,488 miles (+11,416)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,488 miles
- Test number
- 492240350472
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass69,072 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,072 miles
- Test number
- 115797442240
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,072 miles (+11,460)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,072 miles
- Test number
- 366325040663
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,612 miles (+95)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,612 miles
- Test number
- 975025975135
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHeadlight adjusters deteriorated new headlamps may be required next time
Fail57,517 miles (+9,457)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,517 miles
- Test number
- 669519965109
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass48,060 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 48,060 miles
- Test number
- 519365954197
- NoteO/s/f tyre is on the limit
Fail48,060 miles (+10,859)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,060 miles
- Test number
- 849335054111
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre is on the limit
Pass37,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,201 miles
- Test number
- 625451973198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,201 miles (+12,543)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,201 miles
- Test number
- 739381773132
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass24,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 24,658 miles
- Test number
- 726798232165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR09 GVU
- Does LR09 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR09 GVU expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 GVU?
- The MOT on LR09 GVU expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR09 GVU done?
- LR09 GVU was recorded at 143,831 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 10,560 miles a year.
- Has LR09 GVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 GVU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR09 GVU 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 LR09 GVU find?
- LR09 GVU passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear all position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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