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Volvo V50

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

V50 LVTMOT history

V50 LVT is a black petrol Volvo V50 first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V50 LVT black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,218 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 LVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 LVT was last recorded at 165,218 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 12,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,062 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,156 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,218 miles
  • 2025 – 153,062 miles
  • 2024 – 141,781 miles
  • 2023 – 130,997 miles
  • 2022 – 118,700 miles
  • 2021 – 105,477 miles
  • 2020 – 95,518 miles
  • 2019 – 88,578 miles
  • 2018 – 80,088 miles
  • 2017 – 73,250 miles
  • 2016 – 65,564 miles
  • 2015 – 59,182 miles
  • 2014 – 51,740 miles
  • 2013 – 40,848 miles
  • 2012 – 40,376 miles
  • 2011 – 31,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,218 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,218 miles
    Test number
    931615006977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail165,218 miles (+12,156)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,218 miles
    Test number
    257302681806
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass153,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,062 miles
    Test number
    783693152284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail153,062 miles (+11,281)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,062 miles
    Test number
    824688149002
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass141,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,781 miles
    Test number
    899144169773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail141,781 miles (+10,784)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,781 miles
    Test number
    613601194980
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass130,997 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,997 miles
    Test number
    758953480928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obstructing view of components
  8. Fail130,987 miles (+12,287)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,987 miles
    Test number
    204509277765
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obstructing view of components
  9. Pass118,700 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,700 miles
    Test number
    505724439672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,695 miles (+13,218)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,695 miles
    Test number
    758496124774
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass105,477 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,477 miles
    Test number
    827479560978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    838769125881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,518 miles (+6,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    381706918517
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
  14. Pass88,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    399870967365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Fail88,578 miles (+8,490)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    153046780712
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass80,088 miles (+6,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,088 miles
    Test number
    950150877655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
  17. Pass73,250 miles (+7,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    136383438371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long travel need to be adjusted
  18. Pass65,564 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    501873621326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,182 miles (+7,442)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    257942315060
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords
  20. Pass51,740 miles (+10,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    487963614028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,848 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,848 miles
    Test number
    275553023099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,376 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    217063762486
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass40,376 miles (+9,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    475053662172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,009 miles
    Test number
    117182271187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 LVT

Does V50 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 LVT is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 LVT?
The MOT on V50 LVT is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 LVT done?
V50 LVT was recorded at 165,218 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has V50 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 LVT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 LVT 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 V50 LVT find?
V50 LVT passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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