Volvo V50
Green · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc
LX55 VYLMOT history
LX55 VYL is a green petrol Volvo V50 first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 166,567 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VYL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VYL was last recorded at 166,567 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Feb 2018: 114,785 miles, lower than 120,131 miles on 27 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 162,168 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,399 miles
- Average per year
- 7,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,567 miles
- 2025 – 162,168 miles
- 2024 – 156,943 miles
- 2023 – 151,733 miles
- 2022 – 145,355 miles
- 2021 – 140,321 miles
- 2020 – 133,838 miles
- 2019 – 124,817 miles
- 2018 – 114,785 miles
- 2017 – 120,131 miles
- 2016 – 91,412 miles
- 2015 – 81,581 miles
- 2014 – 73,837 miles
- 2013 – 71,984 miles
- 2012 – 67,135 miles
- 2011 – 62,231 miles
- 2010 – 54,699 miles
- 2009 – 45,499 miles
- 2008 – 35,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,567 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,567 miles (+4,399)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 166,567 miles
- Test number
- 354480176628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,168 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 162,168 miles
- Test number
- 776916682165
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass156,943 miles (+5,210)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 156,943 miles
- Test number
- 886486845852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,733 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 151,733 miles
- Test number
- 356529219507
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake only just meets minimum requirments
Pass145,355 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 145,355 miles
- Test number
- 677886750282
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail145,355 miles (+5,034)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,355 miles
- Test number
- 372041490501
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 140,321 miles
- Test number
- 782481475585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,321 miles (+6,483)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,321 miles
- Test number
- 250902715416
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,838 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,838 miles
- Test number
- 880639573715
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides on lower part of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail133,838 miles (+9,021)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,838 miles
- Test number
- 708108267733
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides on lower part of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf tyre valve slight leak
Pass124,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 124,817 miles
- Test number
- 815729060178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,817 miles (+10,032)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,817 miles
- Test number
- 835357250365
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,785 miles (-5,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 863314266081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, lipped. (3.5.1i)
Pass120,131 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 120,131 miles
- Test number
- 567079922364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail102,131 miles (+10,719)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,131 miles
- Test number
- 905674666500
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass91,412 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 91,412 miles
- Test number
- 216684313402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,412 miles (+9,831)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,412 miles
- Test number
- 995864483918
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,581 miles (+7,744)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,581 miles
- Test number
- 588501065006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,837 miles (+1,853)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,837 miles
- Test number
- 127784864047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,984 miles (+4,849)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 71,984 miles
- Test number
- 845309143267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,135 miles (+4,904)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 67,135 miles
- Test number
- 786184842240
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,231 miles (+7,532)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,231 miles
- Test number
- 185861251250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,699 miles (+9,200)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,699 miles
- Test number
- 552775760237
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside and nearside front are getting worn and should be renewed
Pass45,499 miles (+10,137)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 45,499 miles
- Test number
- 360623759427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,362 miles
- Test number
- 483418268208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,362 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,362 miles
- Test number
- 861148268280
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LX55 VYL
- Does LX55 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VYL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VYL?
- The MOT on LX55 VYL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 VYL done?
- LX55 VYL was recorded at 166,567 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,542 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VYL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VYL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX55 VYL find?
- LX55 VYL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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