Volvo V50
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
LS61 VGCMOT history
LS61 VGC is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 246,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 246,710 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 17,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 VGC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 VGC was last recorded at 246,710 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 246,707 miles · 19 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 17,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,710 miles
- 2025 – 233,250 miles
- 2024 – 223,626 miles
- 2023 – 216,288 miles
- 2022 – 204,206 miles
- 2021 – 188,392 miles
- 2020 – 175,508 miles
- 2019 – 157,198 miles
- 2018 – 128,909 miles
- 2017 – 102,189 miles
- 2016 – 79,474 miles
- 2015 – 57,847 miles
- 2014 – 33,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,710 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Pipe Socked in Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade SplitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,710 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 246,710 miles
- Test number
- 188459684429
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Pipe Socked in Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Split
Fail246,707 miles (+13,457)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,707 miles
- Test number
- 433723653879
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Pipe Socked in Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Split
Pass233,250 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 233,250 miles
- Test number
- 404449016729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail233,249 miles (+9,623)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,249 miles
- Test number
- 770223173037
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass223,626 miles (+7,338)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 223,626 miles
- Test number
- 720608123623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,288 miles (+12,082)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 216,288 miles
- Test number
- 111127573949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass204,206 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 204,206 miles
- Test number
- 567139411137
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail204,206 miles (+15,814)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,206 miles
- Test number
- 103669203178
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Bolt Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall next to wheel rim seat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass188,392 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 188,392 miles
- Test number
- 389126861947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,387 miles (+12,879)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,387 miles
- Test number
- 927924051261
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Pass175,508 miles (+18,310)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 175,508 miles
- Test number
- 917218244853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,198 miles (+28,289)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,198 miles
- Test number
- 660265792575
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,909 miles (+26,720)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 128,909 miles
- Test number
- 716191379642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,189 miles (+22,715)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,189 miles
- Test number
- 322043990312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,474 miles (+21,627)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,474 miles
- Test number
- 392222106766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,847 miles (+23,910)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,847 miles
- Test number
- 702579002510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,937 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,937 miles
- Test number
- 428424044200
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail33,937 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,937 miles
- Test number
- 198364344251
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS61 VGC
- Does LS61 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VGC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 VGC?
- The MOT on LS61 VGC is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 VGC done?
- LS61 VGC was recorded at 246,710 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 17,527 miles a year.
- Has LS61 VGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 VGC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS61 VGC 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 LS61 VGC find?
- LS61 VGC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower oil leak, but not excessive pipe socked in oil; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noise, and 2 more.
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