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Volvo XC70

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

L5 BSFMOT history

L5 BSF is a red diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 218,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L5 BSF red Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
218,768 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BSF was last recorded at 218,768 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,196 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,572 miles
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,768 miles
  • 2025 – 217,196 miles
  • 2024 – 215,402 miles
  • 2023 – 213,655 miles
  • 2022 – 211,280 miles
  • 2021 – 207,109 miles
  • 2019 – 198,476 miles
  • 2018 – 191,142 miles
  • 2017 – 183,720 miles
  • 2016 – 178,265 miles
  • 2015 – 169,826 miles
  • 2014 – 164,514 miles
  • 2013 – 156,710 miles
  • 2012 – 147,757 miles
  • 2011 – 136,175 miles
  • 2010 – 122,413 miles
  • 2009 – 94,602 miles
  • 2008 – 66,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,768 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,768 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    218,768 miles
    Test number
    438090169165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,196 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    217,196 miles
    Test number
    654216372277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,402 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    215,402 miles
    Test number
    115816869858
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail215,400 miles (+1,745)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,400 miles
    Test number
    779336321667
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,655 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    213,655 miles
    Test number
    720907808333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass211,280 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    211,280 miles
    Test number
    795964518307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass207,109 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    207,109 miles
    Test number
    798106327788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,476 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,476 miles
    Test number
    662586339903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,142 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    191,142 miles
    Test number
    255888522892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass183,720 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    183,720 miles
    Test number
    264370033046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,265 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    178,265 miles
    Test number
    528986714730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,826 miles
    Test number
    508987895199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail169,826 miles (+5,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,826 miles
    Test number
    346135795108
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass164,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    164,514 miles
    Test number
    316827074211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail164,514 miles (+7,804)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,514 miles
    Test number
    409462274295
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass156,710 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    156,710 miles
    Test number
    199591673277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,757 miles5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,757 miles
    Test number
    558011862260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust section deteriorated
    • NoteHandbrake needs attention
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust section rear mounting insecure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly [inner edge]

  18. Fail147,757 miles (+11,582)2 repaired5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,757 miles
    Test number
    767001962244
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust section deteriorated
    • NoteHandbrake needs attention
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust section rear mounting insecure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly [inner edge]

  19. Pass136,175 miles (+13,762)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    457569331168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,413 miles (+27,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    171150270433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,602 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    134180379400
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass94,602 miles (+27,724)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    654070579081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    423084478002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,877 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    374824578064
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about L5 BSF

Does L5 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BSF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BSF?
The MOT on L5 BSF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BSF done?
L5 BSF was recorded at 218,768 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has L5 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BSF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 BSF 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 L5 BSF find?
L5 BSF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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