Volvo V50
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc
V40 LACMOT history
V40 LAC is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 157,366 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,434 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 LAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 LAC was last recorded at 157,366 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 2,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,055 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,311 miles
- Average per year
- 8,434 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,366 miles
- 2025 – 155,055 miles
- 2024 – 149,516 miles
- 2023 – 144,125 miles
- 2022 – 132,333 miles
- 2021 – 132,261 miles
- 2020 – 125,082 miles
- 2019 – 115,057 miles
- 2018 – 99,507 miles
- 2017 – 98,946 miles
- 2016 – 84,103 miles
- 2015 – 69,247 miles
- 2014 – 56,062 miles
- 2013 – 45,132 miles
- 2012 – 33,333 miles
- 2011 – 30,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,366 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 Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside & offside amber
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,366 miles (+2,311)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 157,366 miles
- Test number
- 460785747941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,055 miles (+13)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 155,055 miles
- Test number
- 270726577919
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside & offside amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail155,042 miles (+5,526)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,042 miles
- Test number
- 217374327228
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside & offside amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass149,516 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 149,516 miles
- Test number
- 375966964126
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail149,509 miles (+5,384)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,509 miles
- Test number
- 314700487592
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount noisy lock to lock
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,125 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 144,125 miles
- Test number
- 643180100740
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,123 miles (+11,790)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,123 miles
- Test number
- 309917355778
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,333 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 132,333 miles
- Test number
- 778079259149
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail132,261 miles (+7,179)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,261 miles
- Test number
- 423591435093
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass125,082 miles (+10,025)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 125,082 miles
- Test number
- 895961551982
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,057 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 115,057 miles
- Test number
- 878616189479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail115,057 miles (+15,550)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,057 miles
- Test number
- 622468452032
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,507 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 99,507 miles
- Test number
- 913874831181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,506 miles (+560)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,506 miles
- Test number
- 745622416094
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,946 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 98,946 miles
- Test number
- 450144702234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorating
Fail98,946 miles (+14,843)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,946 miles
- Test number
- 962960733407
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorating
Pass84,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,103 miles
- Test number
- 960874156088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,103 miles (+14,856)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,103 miles
- Test number
- 189183788546
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass69,247 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 69,247 miles
- Test number
- 966330845965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,242 miles (+13,180)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,242 miles
- Test number
- 396765312886
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass56,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 56,062 miles
- Test number
- 736665024203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,062 miles (+10,930)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,062 miles
- Test number
- 305804924261
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail45,132 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,132 miles
- Test number
- 616125023299
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,132 miles (+4,190)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,132 miles
- Test number
- 919205823216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,942 miles (+7,609)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 40,942 miles
- Test number
- 186787873094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,333 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 33,333 miles
- Test number
- 346126372028
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass30,002 miles (+2,708)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 30,002 miles
- Test number
- 546539321253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,294 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,294 miles
- Test number
- 539426061073
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about V40 LAC
- Does V40 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 LAC is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 LAC?
- The MOT on V40 LAC is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 LAC done?
- V40 LAC was recorded at 157,366 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,434 miles a year.
- Has V40 LAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 LAC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V40 LAC 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 V40 LAC find?
- V40 LAC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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