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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LB03 AVPMOT history

LB03 AVP is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
182,711 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 AVP was last recorded at 182,711 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 25,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,840 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
25,871 miles
Average per year
8,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,711 miles
  • 2022 – 156,840 miles
  • 2021 – 149,130 miles
  • 2019 – 142,136 miles
  • 2018 – 133,956 miles
  • 2017 – 122,013 miles
  • 2016 – 117,068 miles
  • 2015 – 112,333 miles
  • 2014 – 105,005 miles
  • 2013 – 100,040 miles
  • 2012 – 95,024 miles
  • 2011 – 86,682 miles
  • 2010 – 78,195 miles
  • 2009 – 68,474 miles
  • 2008 – 59,680 miles
  • 2007 – 53,345 miles
  • 2006 – 47,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,711 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside head light damaged
  • AdvisoryPower steering level low

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front outer lense cover broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,711 miles (+25,871)2 dangerous20 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,711 miles
    Test number
    478031441293
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering level low

  2. Pass156,840 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,840 miles
    Test number
    318352133618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer lense cover broken

  3. Fail156,839 miles (+7,709)4 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,839 miles
    Test number
    637668259558
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer lense cover broken

  4. Pass149,130 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,130 miles
    Test number
    314289923632
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail149,124 miles (+6,988)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,124 miles
    Test number
    609060464702
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,136 miles (+8,180)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,136 miles
    Test number
    453487946369
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear calliper slightly low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,956 miles (+11,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    352677862684
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Pass122,013 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,013 miles
    Test number
    822443729092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,068 miles (+4,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,068 miles
    Test number
    536428415170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass112,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    308606451254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,333 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    953337402183
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Fail112,333 miles (+7,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    438685666433
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass105,005 miles (+4,965)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    886180634235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass100,040 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,040 miles
    Test number
    635176883171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,024 miles (+5,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,024 miles
    Test number
    778914483197
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass95,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    947517772135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail95,019 miles (+8,337)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    468867872114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass86,682 miles (+8,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    355742751164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass78,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,195 miles
    Test number
    503974340135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail78,195 miles (+9,721)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,195 miles
    Test number
    264584940444
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass68,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,474 miles
    Test number
    401190579121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,474 miles (+8,794)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,474 miles
    Test number
    570619269124
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size 205/55r16 91w

  23. Pass59,680 miles (+6,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    191182348135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail53,345 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    370426537139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass53,345 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    512086937193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    682968836147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 AVP

Does LB03 AVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 AVP expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AVP?
The MOT on LB03 AVP expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 AVP done?
LB03 AVP was recorded at 182,711 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 8,093 miles a year.
Has LB03 AVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AVP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 AVP 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 LB03 AVP find?
LB03 AVP failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 20 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; offside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel, and 23 more.

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