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Volvo V50

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,521 cc

T5 LCEMOT history

T5 LCE is a grey petrol Volvo V50 first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,449 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LCE was last recorded at 163,449 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 5,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,193 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,256 miles
Average per year
5,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,449 miles
  • 2025 – 158,193 miles
  • 2024 – 155,321 miles
  • 2023 – 153,011 miles
  • 2022 – 150,503 miles
  • 2021 – 148,592 miles
  • 2020 – 146,731 miles
  • 2019 – 144,645 miles
  • 2018 – 140,921 miles
  • 2017 – 137,246 miles
  • 2016 – 132,142 miles
  • 2015 – 126,463 miles
  • 2014 – 118,234 miles
  • 2013 – 112,402 miles
  • 2012 – 108,435 miles
  • 2011 – 103,609 miles
  • 2010 – 93,171 miles
  • 2009 – 84,489 miles
  • 2008 – 74,429 miles
  • 2007 – 66,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,449 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive water

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,449 miles (+5,256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,449 miles
    Test number
    520670664824
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass158,193 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,193 miles
    Test number
    752369644721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass155,321 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,321 miles
    Test number
    682558257598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,308 miles (+2,297)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,308 miles
    Test number
    832998127290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  5. Pass153,011 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,011 miles
    Test number
    532708756777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail152,781 miles (+2,278)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,781 miles
    Test number
    862322815375
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass150,503 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,503 miles
    Test number
    919169964134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass148,592 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    137171583781
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits just met
  9. Pass146,731 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,731 miles
    Test number
    301563213905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail146,721 miles (+2,076)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,721 miles
    Test number
    400485697212
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass144,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    835210243961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Fail144,645 miles (+3,724)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    927576696340
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass140,921 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,921 miles
    Test number
    436176773842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Fail140,898 miles (+3,652)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,898 miles
    Test number
    878792734504
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edgers
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  15. Pass137,246 miles (+5,104)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,246 miles
    Test number
    511748379650
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass132,142 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    489709348677
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass126,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    339746315209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,460 miles (+8,226)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,460 miles
    Test number
    857086515289
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass118,234 miles (+5,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    617669304268
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass112,402 miles (+3,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,402 miles
    Test number
    318885023462
    • NoteSlight play in offside front rack arm
  21. Pass108,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    808309032322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Fail108,435 miles (+4,826)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    946229932321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass103,609 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    329772041360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,604 miles (+10,433)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,604 miles
    Test number
    468810241437
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail93,171 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    260297960234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  26. Pass93,171 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    322747460472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,489 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    521879259242
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
  28. Fail84,459 miles (+10,030)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    803188259268
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
  29. Pass74,429 miles (+8,326)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    703312678193
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper split
  30. Pass66,103 miles (+1,283)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    603891797183
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat area unable to check seat belt correctly
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel rim dented in slightly
  31. Fail64,820 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    802030487161
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r, unable to check seat belt
    • NoteN/s/f wheel inner rim dented in slightly

Questions about T5 LCE

Does T5 LCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LCE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LCE?
The MOT on T5 LCE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LCE done?
T5 LCE was recorded at 163,449 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,154 miles a year.
Has T5 LCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LCE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 LCE 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 T5 LCE find?
T5 LCE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak; front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 1 more.

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