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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 VLZMOT history

LS12 VLZ is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS12 VLZ black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,705 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VLZ
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
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VLZ was last recorded at 164,705 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,350 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,355 miles
Average per year
9,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,705 miles
  • 2024 – 157,350 miles
  • 2023 – 149,603 miles
  • 2022 – 141,304 miles
  • 2021 – 134,447 miles
  • 2020 – 125,713 miles
  • 2019 – 117,019 miles
  • 2018 – 107,769 miles
  • 2017 – 95,420 miles
  • 2016 – 84,823 miles
  • 2015 – 73,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,705 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,705 miles (+7,355)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,705 miles
    Test number
    380040516759
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,350 miles (+7,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,350 miles
    Test number
    386513512734
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass149,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    443375757908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail149,603 miles (+8,299)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    697266270760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass141,304 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,304 miles
    Test number
    815190361439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,447 miles (+8,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    126067536011
    • 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))

  7. Pass125,713 miles (+8,694)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,713 miles
    Test number
    885192673755
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,019 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    297806118086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,769 miles (+12,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,769 miles
    Test number
    343402908179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,420 miles (+10,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    301700739879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass84,823 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    387796934567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail84,229 miles (+10,264)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,229 miles
    Test number
    729519788271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass73,965 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    935015294046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,919 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    147178945170
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

  15. Fail65,913 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    236778245477
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Questions about LS12 VLZ

Does LS12 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VLZ is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VLZ?
The MOT on LS12 VLZ is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VLZ done?
LS12 VLZ was recorded at 164,705 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,473 miles a year.
Has LS12 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VLZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 VLZ 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 LS12 VLZ find?
LS12 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arms; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arms, and 2 more.

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