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Volvo V70

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,435 cc

LB03 LXEMOT history

LB03 LXE is a black petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
186,305 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 LXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 LXE was last recorded at 186,305 miles on 26 Oct 2025, 3,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2010: 83,179 miles, lower than 98,875 miles on 18 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,832 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,473 miles
Average per year
8,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,305 miles
  • 2024 – 182,832 miles
  • 2023 – 179,899 miles
  • 2022 – 176,514 miles
  • 2020 – 170,925 miles
  • 2019 – 168,712 miles
  • 2018 – 165,251 miles
  • 2017 – 163,052 miles
  • 2016 – 159,296 miles
  • 2015 – 151,555 miles
  • 2014 – 147,303 miles
  • 2013 – 142,012 miles
  • 2012 – 134,227 miles
  • 2011 – 120,488 miles
  • 2010 – 83,179 miles
  • 2009 – 78,263 miles
  • 2008 – 44,715 miles
  • 2007 – 31,071 miles
  • 2006 – 24,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,305 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,305 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,305 miles
    Test number
    366634504168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,832 miles (+2,933)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,832 miles
    Test number
    877075866402
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,899 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,899 miles
    Test number
    891402459301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass176,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,514 miles
    Test number
    522143242395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    592434442506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,925 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,925 miles
    Test number
    859525729101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,712 miles
    Test number
    657294772762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,712 miles (+3,461)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,712 miles
    Test number
    577018042659
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,251 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,251 miles
    Test number
    883747025679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass163,052 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,052 miles
    Test number
    460040412393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass159,296 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,296 miles
    Test number
    513988184458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail159,294 miles (+7,739)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,294 miles
    Test number
    895247885518
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass151,555 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    499560115235
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteChip on offside headlamp
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  14. Fail151,555 miles (+4,252)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    725740115239
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteChip on offside headlamp
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  15. Pass147,303 miles (+5,291)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    147,303 miles
    Test number
    279507514228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly unevenly
    • NoteOffside headlamp chipped
    • NoteParking brake has slight travel

  16. Pass142,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    185621543270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,012 miles (+7,785)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    238801043249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass134,227 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    347241272224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusted

  19. Fail134,224 miles (+13,736)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    857531172236
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusted

  20. Pass120,488 miles (+15)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,488 miles
    Test number
    809003191236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAge cracking on rear suspension bushes
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on exhaust brackets
    • NoteHeavy wear on edges of o/s/f tyre
    • NoteLong parking brake travel
    • NotePlay in both steering tie-rod joints, o/s close to limits and will need attention soon
    • NoteWear on edges of n/s/f tyre
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  21. Fail120,473 miles (+37,294)8 failures4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    307082091484
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAge cracking on rear suspension bushes
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on exhaust brackets
    • NoteHeavy wear on edges of o/s/f tyre
    • NoteLong parking brake travel
    • NotePlay in both steering tie-rod joints, o/s close to limits and will need attention soon
    • NoteWear on edges of n/s/f tyre
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  22. Pass83,179 miles (-15,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    133049130103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,875 miles (+20,612)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    540418930189
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteParking brake noisy when applied on rbt tester

  24. Pass78,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    771886359125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail78,262 miles (+33,547)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    114666859149
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass44,715 miles (+13,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    551965008199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass31,071 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,071 miles
    Test number
    624396607115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,988 miles
    Test number
    702685966177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,988 miles1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,988 miles
    Test number
    294265066475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB03 LXE

Does LB03 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 LXE is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 LXE?
The MOT on LB03 LXE is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 LXE done?
LB03 LXE was recorded at 186,305 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2025, an average of 8,329 miles a year.
Has LB03 LXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 LXE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 LXE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 LXE find?
LB03 LXE passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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