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Volvo XC70

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc

L5 OHSMOT history

L5 OHS is a blue diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

L5 OHS blue Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,248 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OHS was last recorded at 132,248 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 5,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,433 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,815 miles
Average per year
5,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,248 miles
  • 2024 – 126,433 miles
  • 2023 – 118,423 miles
  • 2022 – 108,942 miles
  • 2021 – 101,679 miles
  • 2020 – 96,133 miles
  • 2019 – 89,222 miles
  • 2017 – 86,033 miles
  • 2016 – 79,894 miles
  • 2015 – 73,333 miles
  • 2013 – 68,119 miles
  • 2012 – 61,347 miles
  • 2011 – 55,498 miles
  • 2010 – 50,140 miles
  • 2009 – 43,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,248 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,248 miles (+5,815)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,248 miles
    Test number
    425943032439
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,433 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,433 miles
    Test number
    495730650850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,423 miles (+9,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,423 miles
    Test number
    690328316655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass108,942 miles (+7,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,942 miles
    Test number
    542451788736
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass101,679 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    664002545837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,615 miles (+3,482)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    820871617446
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass96,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,133 miles
    Test number
    541413993216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail96,133 miles (+6,911)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,133 miles
    Test number
    975048252295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass89,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    544746365802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail89,222 miles (+3,189)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    847057432822
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass86,033 miles (+2,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    968904341664
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass83,418 miles (+3,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,418 miles
    Test number
    905322504893
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  13. Pass79,894 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    637227740877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,333 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    137526405045
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail73,333 miles (+5,214)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    845052805027
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass68,119 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    706605953304
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges

  17. Fail68,119 miles (+6,772)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    367425153314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges

  18. Pass61,347 miles (+5,849)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    469305652408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    646066551351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,498 miles (+5,358)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    729236251362
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass50,140 miles (+6,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    602835460372
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

  22. Pass43,931 miles (+4,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    102834269342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail39,412 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    144946909035
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass39,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    764686609033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OHS

Does L5 OHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 OHS expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 OHS?
The MOT on L5 OHS expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 OHS done?
L5 OHS was recorded at 132,248 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,543 miles a year.
Has L5 OHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OHS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 OHS 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 OHS find?
L5 OHS passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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