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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,984 cc

LS61 YAWMOT history

LS61 YAW is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 12 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 211,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LS61 YAW silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
211,755 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 YAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 YAW was last recorded at 211,755 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,697 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
15,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,755 miles
  • 2024 – 203,768 miles
  • 2023 – 194,482 miles
  • 2022 – 186,090 miles
  • 2021 – 178,755 miles
  • 2020 – 172,557 miles
  • 2019 – 162,149 miles
  • 2018 – 161,205 miles
  • 2017 – 128,071 miles
  • 2016 – 92,418 miles
  • 2015 – 56,152 miles
  • 2014 – 32,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,755 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • 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 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,755 miles (+58)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    211,755 miles
    Test number
    486729020332
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail211,697 miles (+7,929)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,697 miles
    Test number
    394973379020
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,768 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,768 miles
    Test number
    310648905163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail203,596 miles (+9,114)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,596 miles
    Test number
    570712619451
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass194,482 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    194,482 miles
    Test number
    908723088351
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail194,462 miles (+8,372)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,462 miles
    Test number
    822328969498
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass186,090 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,090 miles
    Test number
    464932319195
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail186,084 miles (+7,329)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,084 miles
    Test number
    843588711607
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass178,755 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,755 miles
    Test number
    563821408119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail178,753 miles (+6,196)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,753 miles
    Test number
    569117483626
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,557 miles (+10,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,557 miles
    Test number
    917964915702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass162,149 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,149 miles
    Test number
    284184917952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,205 miles (+33,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    161,205 miles
    Test number
    725235813428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    374118165558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,071 miles (+35,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    532597007967
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass92,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    520304802642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,416 miles (+36,264)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,416 miles
    Test number
    263095091672
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,152 miles (+23,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,152 miles
    Test number
    537853055102
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has flat spot on inner edge of tread

  19. Pass32,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    629424054114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 YAW

Does LS61 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 YAW is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 YAW?
The MOT on LS61 YAW is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 YAW done?
LS61 YAW was recorded at 211,755 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 15,500 miles a year.
Has LS61 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 YAW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 YAW 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 YAW find?
LS61 YAW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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