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Volvo XC70

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

L50 BPTMOT history

L50 BPT is a black diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 211,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
211,568 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BPT was last recorded at 211,568 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,566 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,568 miles
  • 2025 – 209,225 miles
  • 2024 – 203,408 miles
  • 2023 – 192,716 miles
  • 2022 – 182,108 miles
  • 2021 – 174,562 miles
  • 2020 – 167,442 miles
  • 2019 – 156,030 miles
  • 2018 – 141,443 miles
  • 2017 – 128,975 miles
  • 2016 – 115,139 miles
  • 2015 – 110,769 miles
  • 2014 – 102,842 miles
  • 2013 – 93,959 miles
  • 2012 – 86,477 miles
  • 2011 – 75,424 miles
  • 2010 – 65,217 miles
  • 2009 – 57,055 miles
  • 2008 – 47,821 miles
  • 2007 – 39,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,568 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damage to disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,568 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    211,568 miles
    Test number
    610053697993
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damage to disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail211,566 miles (+2,341)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,566 miles
    Test number
    351781841538
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected trailer socket electrical wiring hanging & likely to contact road (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour excessively discoloured / white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached not securely mounted / stowed behind bumper (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damage to disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass209,225 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    209,225 miles
    Test number
    971934118838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail209,170 miles (+5,762)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,170 miles
    Test number
    699077891282
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,408 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    203,408 miles
    Test number
    384462750869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail203,344 miles (+10,628)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,344 miles
    Test number
    226401142220
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass192,716 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,716 miles
    Test number
    938507706098
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail192,665 miles (+10,557)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,665 miles
    Test number
    768013719200
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass182,108 miles (+7,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,108 miles
    Test number
    873059869823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS ON LIMIT ON INNER EDGEO/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass174,562 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,562 miles
    Test number
    109657415149
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass167,442 miles (+11,412)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,442 miles
    Test number
    429718256044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,030 miles
    Test number
    805307992393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail156,030 miles (+14,587)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,030 miles
    Test number
    365876765362
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass141,443 miles (+12,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    944306989802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    598624632944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail128,975 miles (+13,836)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    404209170476
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass115,139 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    859542166237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,769 miles (+7,927)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,769 miles
    Test number
    295978745156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass102,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    757408664108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,842 miles (+1,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    519527264182
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass101,317 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    876412244064
    • NoteExhaust mountings corroded

  22. Fail101,313 miles (+7,354)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,313 miles
    Test number
    739228434048
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust mountings corroded

  23. Pass93,959 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    936258923007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

  24. Fail93,959 miles (+7,482)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    128048323467
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

  25. Pass86,477 miles (+11,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    129699832007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounts broken

  26. Pass75,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,424 miles
    Test number
    596112731054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,424 miles (+10,207)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,424 miles
    Test number
    748322931098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass65,217 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    764605310015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,055 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,055 miles
    Test number
    953287139069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,821 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,821 miles
    Test number
    924572938027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    752706947090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L50 BPT

Does L50 BPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L50 BPT is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L50 BPT?
The MOT on L50 BPT is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L50 BPT done?
L50 BPT was recorded at 211,568 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,118 miles a year.
Has L50 BPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BPT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L50 BPT 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 L50 BPT find?
L50 BPT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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