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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 VGTMOT history

LS61 VGT is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LS61 VGT 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 2027
Mileage
155,142 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VGT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VGT was last recorded at 155,142 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,520 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
622 miles
Average per year
7,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,142 miles
  • 2025 – 154,520 miles
  • 2024 – 153,924 miles
  • 2023 – 150,878 miles
  • 2022 – 144,938 miles
  • 2021 – 138,864 miles
  • 2020 – 136,470 miles
  • 2019 – 133,323 miles
  • 2018 – 125,232 miles
  • 2017 – 111,642 miles
  • 2016 – 102,818 miles
  • 2015 – 90,523 miles
  • 2014 – 68,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,142 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,142 miles (+622)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    155,142 miles
    Test number
    217820466426
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass154,520 miles (+596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,520 miles
    Test number
    942724101516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass153,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,924 miles
    Test number
    331262065578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail153,924 miles (+3,046)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,924 miles
    Test number
    609538147977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass150,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,878 miles
    Test number
    980642347780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,878 miles (+5,940)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,878 miles
    Test number
    226148763201
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass144,938 miles (+6,074)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,938 miles
    Test number
    979064796441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass138,864 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    286389086594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    256314126514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail136,470 miles (+3,147)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    886837706353
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass133,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,323 miles
    Test number
    285721716700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,323 miles (+8,091)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,323 miles
    Test number
    519546674946
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  13. Pass125,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,232 miles
    Test number
    915140455086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail125,232 miles (+13,590)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,232 miles
    Test number
    881153972394
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass111,642 miles (+8,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    322272122843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass102,818 miles (+12,295)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    536573878341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,523 miles
    Test number
    628077367486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,523 miles (+3,643)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,523 miles
    Test number
    954795722321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass86,880 miles (+17,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    487091085796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    238839664287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,909 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    968779164243
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts due to fixed dog cage

Questions about LS61 VGT

Does LS61 VGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VGT is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VGT?
The MOT on LS61 VGT is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VGT done?
LS61 VGT was recorded at 155,142 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 7,132 miles a year.
Has LS61 VGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VGT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 VGT 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 VGT find?
LS61 VGT passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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