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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,435 cc

LA51 CHOMOT history

LA51 CHO is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 314,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LA51 CHO blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
314,904 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
11,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 CHO was last recorded at 314,904 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,246 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,658 miles
Average per year
11,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 314,904 miles
  • 2025 – 313,246 miles
  • 2024 – 311,922 miles
  • 2023 – 310,964 miles
  • 2022 – 306,914 miles
  • 2021 – 300,519 miles
  • 2020 – 296,053 miles
  • 2019 – 279,330 miles
  • 2018 – 267,274 miles
  • 2017 – 254,981 miles
  • 2015 – 234,422 miles
  • 2014 – 219,139 miles
  • 2013 – 194,319 miles
  • 2011 – 178,923 miles
  • 2009 – 152,287 miles
  • 2008 – 137,717 miles
  • 2007 – 106,587 miles
  • 2006 – 82,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail314,904 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

37 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail314,904 miles (+1,658)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,904 miles
    Test number
    649432117074
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass313,246 miles (+1,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    313,246 miles
    Test number
    469259188983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass311,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    311,922 miles
    Test number
    335623790611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail311,922 miles (+958)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,922 miles
    Test number
    596677545567
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  5. Pass310,964 miles (+4,050)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    310,964 miles
    Test number
    409866569647
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass306,914 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    306,914 miles
    Test number
    816090428079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass300,519 miles (+4,466)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    300,519 miles
    Test number
    142770530614
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass296,053 miles (+74)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    296,053 miles
    Test number
    202868617897
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail295,979 miles (+7,999)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,979 miles
    Test number
    404215937188
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass287,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    287,980 miles
    Test number
    456402284076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail287,980 miles (+8,650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,980 miles
    Test number
    701176592840
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass279,330 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    279,330 miles
    Test number
    882570148711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail279,318 miles (+12,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,318 miles
    Test number
    538981750927
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass267,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    267,274 miles
    Test number
    815920713565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail267,274 miles (+12,293)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,274 miles
    Test number
    486680132718
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass254,981 miles (+20,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    254,981 miles
    Test number
    774254381641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass234,422 miles (+15,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    234,422 miles
    Test number
    419315112474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail219,139 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,139 miles
    Test number
    145082754354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass219,139 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    219,139 miles
    Test number
    436372654312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass211,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    211,226 miles
    Test number
    139137514437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail211,226 miles (+16,907)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,226 miles
    Test number
    105003414084
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail194,319 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,319 miles
    Test number
    345417803034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f bottom armbush in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rack end

  23. Pass194,319 miles (+15,396)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    194,319 miles
    Test number
    689097203093
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f bottom armbush in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rack end

  24. Pass178,923 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    178,923 miles
    Test number
    716393551301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack ends

  25. Fail178,923 miles (+12,956)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,923 miles
    Test number
    647303151367
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack ends

  26. Pass165,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    165,967 miles
    Test number
    189966801062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail165,967 miles (+13,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,967 miles
    Test number
    368436101066
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Fail152,287 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    644581259323
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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)

  29. Pass152,287 miles (+14,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    660361959308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass137,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    137,717 miles
    Test number
    111962658384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail137,717 miles (+12,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,717 miles
    Test number
    860792158374
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass124,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    124,851 miles
    Test number
    413987508027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  33. Fail124,851 miles (+18,264)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,851 miles
    Test number
    570857008044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  34. Fail106,587 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    591816217002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  35. Pass106,587 miles (+24,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    661586317081
    • 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)

  36. Pass82,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    502050116082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail82,513 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    251060216072
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

Questions about LA51 CHO

Does LA51 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 CHO expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CHO?
The MOT on LA51 CHO expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 CHO done?
LA51 CHO was recorded at 314,904 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,302 miles a year.
Has LA51 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CHO has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 CHO 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 LA51 CHO find?
LA51 CHO failed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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