
Volvo V50
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc
LX56 FOCMOT history
LX56 FOC is a red diesel Volvo V50 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 149,998 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 FOC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 FOC was last recorded at 149,998 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,907 miles · 14 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 91 miles
- Average per year
- 7,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,998 miles
- 2025 – 144,568 miles
- 2024 – 138,120 miles
- 2023 – 131,063 miles
- 2022 – 121,970 miles
- 2021 – 115,550 miles
- 2020 – 108,704 miles
- 2019 – 101,529 miles
- 2018 – 95,680 miles
- 2017 – 90,481 miles
- 2016 – 83,188 miles
- 2015 – 76,197 miles
- 2014 – 70,239 miles
- 2013 – 61,925 miles
- 2012 – 54,058 miles
- 2011 – 43,543 miles
- 2010 – 34,723 miles
- 2009 – 27,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter weeping. (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front stabiliser arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.
Nearside Front Inner CV boot perishing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner CV boot perishing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, plus worn bold on inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Towbar corroding.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,998 miles (+91)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 149,998 miles
- Test number
- 155564739490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter weeping. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front stabiliser arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail149,907 miles (+5,339)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,907 miles
- Test number
- 161173346275
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Gaiter weeping. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front stabiliser arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,568 miles (+42)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 144,568 miles
- Test number
- 879259371959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot perishing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, plus worn bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar corroding.
Fail144,526 miles (+6,406)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,526 miles
- Test number
- 348197940425
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot perishing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, plus worn bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar corroding.
Pass138,120 miles (+7,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 138,120 miles
- Test number
- 830153843762
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,063 miles (+9,093)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,063 miles
- Test number
- 177724979425
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,970 miles (+6,420)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 121,970 miles
- Test number
- 427881695178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,550 miles (+6,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 115,550 miles
- Test number
- 108179981059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,704 miles (+7,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,704 miles
- Test number
- 917211798067
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,529 miles (+5,849)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,529 miles
- Test number
- 993256164629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,680 miles (+5,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 95,680 miles
- Test number
- 664547812906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly
Pass90,481 miles (+7,293)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,481 miles
- Test number
- 495595291977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,188 miles
- Test number
- 771049485760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,188 miles (+6,991)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,188 miles
- Test number
- 435175930616
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,197 miles (+5,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 76,197 miles
- Test number
- 838712866755
- AdvisorySlight misshape rear tyres
Pass70,239 miles (+8,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,239 miles
- Test number
- 358822034344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,925 miles (+7,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 61,925 miles
- Test number
- 706632633358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,058 miles
- Test number
- 486556422372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,058 miles (+10,515)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,058 miles
- Test number
- 196415122386
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,543 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,543 miles
- Test number
- 625489821340
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail43,543 miles (+8,820)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,543 miles
- Test number
- 918459321347
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail34,723 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,723 miles
- Test number
- 723549520351
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass34,723 miles (+7,282)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 34,723 miles
- Test number
- 972509220385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,441 miles
- Test number
- 573530039357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,441 miles
- Test number
- 180810339384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,441 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,441 miles
- Test number
- 262010039319
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LX56 FOC
- Does LX56 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 FOC is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 FOC?
- The MOT on LX56 FOC is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX56 FOC done?
- LX56 FOC was recorded at 149,998 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
- Has LX56 FOC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 FOC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX56 FOC 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 LX56 FOC find?
- LX56 FOC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area.; nearside front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter weeping.; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front stabiliser arm..
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