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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

V7 LJDMOT history

V7 LJD is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V7 LJD grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,800 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LJD was last recorded at 167,800 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,708 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
9,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,800 miles
  • 2025 – 166,708 miles
  • 2024 – 159,952 miles
  • 2023 – 152,816 miles
  • 2022 – 145,196 miles
  • 2021 – 137,889 miles
  • 2020 – 128,090 miles
  • 2018 – 97,873 miles
  • 2017 – 87,587 miles
  • 2016 – 67,313 miles
  • 2015 – 58,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,800 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORODED
  • AdvisoryUNABLE TO CHECK SILLS DUE TO COVERS BEING FITTED

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,800 miles (+1,092)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,800 miles
    Test number
    706416026639
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORODED
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO CHECK SILLS DUE TO COVERS BEING FITTED
  2. Pass166,708 miles (+6,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,708 miles
    Test number
    159912035492
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
  3. Pass159,952 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,952 miles
    Test number
    383335491883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  4. Fail159,951 miles (+7,135)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,951 miles
    Test number
    944529001156
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both/disc back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  5. Pass152,816 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,816 miles
    Test number
    533808992968
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail152,816 miles (+7,620)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,816 miles
    Test number
    289923541483
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass145,196 miles (+7,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,196 miles
    Test number
    539758887543
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted
  8. Pass137,889 miles (+9,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,889 miles
    Test number
    593997118059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  9. Pass128,090 miles (+30,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    965710796716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,873 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,873 miles
    Test number
    206280579573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,971 miles (+7,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    637356648161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass87,587 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    889045777353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,280 miles (+17,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    473147034953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    380277953633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,313 miles (+9,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    879199053302
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to condensation inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Fail58,313 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    256607375153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass58,313 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    638527075139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V7 LJD

Does V7 LJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LJD is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LJD?
The MOT on V7 LJD is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LJD done?
V7 LJD was recorded at 167,800 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,806 miles a year.
Has V7 LJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LJD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V7 LJD 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 V7 LJD find?
V7 LJD passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear subframe coroded; unable to check sills due to covers being fitted.

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