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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LS55 EJUMOT history

LS55 EJU is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 219,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

LS55 EJU grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
219,919 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EJU was last recorded at 219,919 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 4,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,808 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,111 miles
Average per year
10,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,919 miles
  • 2022 – 215,808 miles
  • 2021 – 210,844 miles
  • 2020 – 203,221 miles
  • 2018 – 187,291 miles
  • 2017 – 162,613 miles
  • 2016 – 155,593 miles
  • 2015 – 144,197 miles
  • 2014 – 137,660 miles
  • 2013 – 130,089 miles
  • 2012 – 121,526 miles
  • 2011 – 113,323 miles
  • 2010 – 104,393 miles
  • 2009 – 91,290 miles
  • 2008 – 66,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,919 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,919 miles (+4,111)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    219,919 miles
    Test number
    464342322626
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass215,808 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    215,808 miles
    Test number
    654715173197
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail215,803 miles (+90)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,803 miles
    Test number
    810007361495
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r caliper spring missing

  4. Fail215,713 miles (+4,869)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,713 miles
    Test number
    850493063826
    • 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))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    210,844 miles
    Test number
    925388851430
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail210,844 miles (+7,623)1 dangerous9 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,844 miles
    Test number
    511970572953
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass203,221 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,221 miles
    Test number
    352583146559
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail203,220 miles (+15,929)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,220 miles
    Test number
    961020821678
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass187,291 miles (+24,678)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    187,291 miles
    Test number
    605323041787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,613 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,613 miles
    Test number
    515675175493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,593 miles
    Test number
    140293633849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,593 miles (+11,396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,593 miles
    Test number
    193790258651
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both---possible fault with dip switch (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass144,197 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,197 miles
    Test number
    663087992686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,660 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    849144504339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass137,660 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    945084904377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,089 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,089 miles
    Test number
    576656503359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,526 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    288161332321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,325 miles (+8,002)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,325 miles
    Test number
    258972522349
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass113,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,323 miles
    Test number
    429572031399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,323 miles (+8,930)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,323 miles
    Test number
    826852731385
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass104,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    742236820363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,390 miles (+13,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    223006220326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,290 miles (+24,334)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,290 miles
    Test number
    120264999244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear shocker bump stop starting to split
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroed but not blowing

  24. Pass66,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,956 miles
    Test number
    381025798263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EJU

Does LS55 EJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EJU expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EJU?
The MOT on LS55 EJU expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EJU done?
LS55 EJU was recorded at 219,919 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 10,350 miles a year.
Has LS55 EJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EJU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 EJU 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 LS55 EJU find?
LS55 EJU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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