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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

LS05 RCFMOT history

LS05 RCF is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

LS05 RCF black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
159,577 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RCF was last recorded at 159,577 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 10,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,832 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
10,745 miles
Average per year
7,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,577 miles
  • 2022 – 148,832 miles
  • 2021 – 137,166 miles
  • 2020 – 134,331 miles
  • 2019 – 130,756 miles
  • 2018 – 127,054 miles
  • 2017 – 124,465 miles
  • 2016 – 119,751 miles
  • 2015 – 113,699 miles
  • 2014 – 107,122 miles
  • 2013 – 99,636 miles
  • 2012 – 92,645 miles
  • 2011 – 84,996 miles
  • 2010 – 74,544 miles
  • 2009 – 59,320 miles
  • 2008 – 44,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,577 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high and low spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop split

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.

  • Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Gearbox lower bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,577 miles (+10,745)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    730351069792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high and low spots on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop split

  2. Pass148,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    533785691753
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox lower bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  3. Fail148,832 miles (+11,666)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    199469998181
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox lower bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  4. Pass137,166 miles (+2,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,166 miles
    Test number
    359324595227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,331 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    332871146274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail134,330 miles (+3,574)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    196755481268
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,756 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,756 miles
    Test number
    574375693401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,054 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,054 miles
    Test number
    371699792472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,465 miles
    Test number
    956238881880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,465 miles (+4,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,465 miles
    Test number
    566694194994
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  11. Pass119,751 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,751 miles
    Test number
    794228735063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,699 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    216140845160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,122 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    269355334446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,636 miles (+6,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    809387233113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,645 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,645 miles
    Test number
    645936332135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    185934141141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,996 miles (+10,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    569164041185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass74,544 miles (+15,224)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    210970530115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,320 miles (+15,049)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    130112539111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass44,271 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    104619828102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS05 RCF

Does LS05 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RCF expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RCF?
The MOT on LS05 RCF expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RCF done?
LS05 RCF was recorded at 159,577 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
Has LS05 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RCF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 RCF 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 LS05 RCF find?
LS05 RCF passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, and 4 more.

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