Volvo logo

Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,319 cc

LA51 EWVMOT history

LA51 EWV is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LA51 EWV blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,569 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,162 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA51 EWV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 EWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 EWV was last recorded at 128,569 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,189 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,380 miles
Average per year
5,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,569 miles
  • 2025 – 126,189 miles
  • 2024 – 122,694 miles
  • 2023 – 117,912 miles
  • 2022 – 114,056 miles
  • 2020 – 114,054 miles
  • 2019 – 113,970 miles
  • 2018 – 113,879 miles
  • 2017 – 113,749 miles
  • 2016 – 113,391 miles
  • 2015 – 105,333 miles
  • 2013 – 100,190 miles
  • 2012 – 90,797 miles
  • 2011 – 73,421 miles
  • 2010 – 56,385 miles
  • 2009 – 40,721 miles
  • 2008 – 37,773 miles
  • 2007 – 32,834 miles
  • 2006 – 27,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,569 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,569 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,569 miles
    Test number
    369716878131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,189 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,189 miles
    Test number
    589339111895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail126,183 miles (+3,489)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,183 miles
    Test number
    845715191957
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass122,694 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    638981714793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,912 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    841054819547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,056 miles (+2)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,056 miles
    Test number
    492132909771
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,054 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,054 miles
    Test number
    259050659388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail114,051 miles (+13)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    995176983621
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail114,038 miles (+68)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    969739104989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking on outer tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hangers corroded.

  10. Pass113,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    117210516675
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail113,970 miles (+91)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    588122411642
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHand operated control valve connection loose plus not opening (1.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    155828329696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail113,879 miles (+130)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    426995595899
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass113,749 miles (+358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,749 miles
    Test number
    388756731776
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

  15. Pass113,391 miles (+8,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    152955849697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,333 miles
    Test number
    786676425078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail105,333 miles (+5,143)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,333 miles
    Test number
    499566725029
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass100,190 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    309309933322
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts

  19. Fail100,190 miles (+9,393)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    318759433393
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass90,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    247763632394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,797 miles (+17,376)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    788842732315
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass73,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    505527101381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail73,421 miles (+17,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    605787301355
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass56,385 miles (+15,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,385 miles
    Test number
    890368600303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,721 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    373012589419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  26. Pass40,721 miles (+2,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    412402489295
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  27. Pass37,773 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    512941738345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,834 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,834 miles
    Test number
    342775327305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,215 miles
    Test number
    471394726346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 EWV

Does LA51 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 EWV is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 EWV?
The MOT on LA51 EWV is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 EWV done?
LA51 EWV was recorded at 128,569 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
Has LA51 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 EWV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 EWV 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 EWV find?
LA51 EWV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LA51E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.