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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.

LX56 FOC red Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass149,998 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass101,529 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    993256164629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass90,481 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,481 miles
    Test number
    495595291977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    771049485760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass76,197 miles (+5,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,197 miles
    Test number
    838712866755
    • AdvisorySlight misshape rear tyres
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass54,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    486556422372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass34,723 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,723 miles
    Test number
    972509220385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    573530039357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    180810339384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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