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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S5 LXCMOT history

S5 LXC is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

S5 LXC silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,412 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LXC was last recorded at 150,412 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,197 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,215 miles
Average per year
5,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,412 miles
  • 2025 – 149,197 miles
  • 2024 – 148,003 miles
  • 2023 – 146,181 miles
  • 2022 – 145,055 miles
  • 2021 – 143,167 miles
  • 2020 – 140,158 miles
  • 2019 – 133,452 miles
  • 2018 – 126,932 miles
  • 2017 – 121,127 miles
  • 2016 – 115,696 miles
  • 2015 – 109,894 miles
  • 2014 – 99,994 miles
  • 2013 – 91,782 miles
  • 2012 – 83,862 miles
  • 2011 – 79,072 miles
  • 2010 – 72,731 miles
  • 2009 – 64,188 miles
  • 2008 – 55,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust is deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,412 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,412 miles
    Test number
    626624478081
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail150,412 miles (+1,215)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,412 miles
    Test number
    184683307200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass149,197 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,197 miles
    Test number
    742230616975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,003 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,003 miles
    Test number
    388943802951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,181 miles (+1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,181 miles
    Test number
    156295424828
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake is a lot lower than nearside

  6. Pass145,055 miles (+1,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,055 miles
    Test number
    280303374536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,167 miles (+3,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    720461933823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake not as good as nearside

  8. Pass140,158 miles (+6,706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,158 miles
    Test number
    863038128931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass133,452 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,452 miles
    Test number
    683869383253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,932 miles (+5,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,932 miles
    Test number
    289308972129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is deteriorated

  11. Pass121,127 miles (+5,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    167057037680
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is deteriorated

  12. Pass115,696 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    933563959141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,894 miles (+9,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,894 miles
    Test number
    958782555048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,994 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,994 miles
    Test number
    666847204025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,782 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,782 miles
    Test number
    539746313007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,862 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    628923422059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,072 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    555292311168
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  18. Fail79,072 miles (+6,341)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    976372911195
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  19. Fail72,731 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    303200310167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass72,731 miles (+8,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    383120510106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass64,188 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,188 miles
    Test number
    300921369025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    694160888200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LXC

Does S5 LXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LXC is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LXC?
The MOT on S5 LXC is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LXC done?
S5 LXC was recorded at 150,412 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
Has S5 LXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LXC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 LXC 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 S5 LXC find?
S5 LXC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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