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Volvo V50

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 VGVMOT history

LS61 VGV is a red diesel Volvo V50 first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LS61 VGV red Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,663 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VGV was last recorded at 138,663 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,663 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,663 miles
  • 2025 – 120,842 miles
  • 2024 – 114,380 miles
  • 2023 – 104,036 miles
  • 2022 – 94,194 miles
  • 2021 – 86,209 miles
  • 2020 – 78,793 miles
  • 2019 – 68,648 miles
  • 2018 – 59,304 miles
  • 2016 – 43,793 miles
  • 2015 – 33,574 miles
  • 2014 – 21,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,663 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,663 miles
    Test number
    396362631535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail138,663 miles (+17,821)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,663 miles
    Test number
    646580504811
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass120,842 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,842 miles
    Test number
    858963783375
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail120,842 miles (+6,462)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,842 miles
    Test number
    165697845074
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass114,380 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    589979142064
    • 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))

  6. Fail114,372 miles (+10,336)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    998474041257
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass104,036 miles (+9,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    683994155635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,194 miles (+7,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,194 miles
    Test number
    269225603775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth. 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,209 miles (+7,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,209 miles
    Test number
    493563294281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass78,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    610164217057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,785 miles (+10,137)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,785 miles
    Test number
    497307630814
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,648 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    539485277941
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail68,646 miles (+9,342)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,646 miles
    Test number
    558809299023
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass59,304 miles (+15,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    247740075703
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass43,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    581304089141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail43,793 miles (+10,219)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    621091063125
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass33,574 miles (+12,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    412287678621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    467961614389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VGV

Does LS61 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VGV is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VGV?
The MOT on LS61 VGV is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VGV done?
LS61 VGV was recorded at 138,663 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 10,376 miles a year.
Has LS61 VGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VGV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 VGV 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 VGV find?
LS61 VGV passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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