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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LB03 LXFMOT history

LB03 LXF is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
179,274 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 LXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 LXF was last recorded at 179,274 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 11,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,928 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11,346 miles
Average per year
9,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,274 miles
  • 2023 – 167,928 miles
  • 2022 – 161,746 miles
  • 2021 – 159,997 miles
  • 2020 – 154,211 miles
  • 2019 – 134,913 miles
  • 2018 – 123,381 miles
  • 2017 – 111,468 miles
  • 2015 – 92,724 miles
  • 2014 – 80,146 miles
  • 2013 – 65,380 miles
  • 2012 – 52,708 miles
  • 2011 – 40,600 miles
  • 2010 – 32,483 miles
  • 2009 – 26,528 miles
  • 2008 – 20,911 miles
  • 2007 – 16,581 miles
  • 2006 – 12,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,274 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNo lock out on o/s parking brake,down on performance
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,274 miles (+11,346)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,274 miles
    Test number
    397443352107
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo lock out on o/s parking brake,down on performance
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  2. Pass167,928 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,928 miles
    Test number
    948685027551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play play and noisey. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  3. Fail167,928 miles (+6,182)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,928 miles
    Test number
    611429099821
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play play and noisey. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  4. Pass161,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,746 miles
    Test number
    316909723363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,746 miles (+1,749)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,746 miles
    Test number
    308026982538
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,997 miles (+5,786)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,997 miles
    Test number
    472204966754
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,211 miles (+19,298)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,211 miles
    Test number
    707442283317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket rusted off.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

  8. Pass134,913 miles (+11,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    640795729812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,381 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    355472515533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail123,379 miles (+11,911)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    775574860854
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass111,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    759664191792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    808302156067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    917497649811
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing

  14. Pass92,724 miles (+12,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    975320385161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass80,146 miles (+14,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,146 miles
    Test number
    908124974129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass65,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    618537673149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,380 miles (+12,672)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    415327273189
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    175159672148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,708 miles (+12,108)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    459868972152
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass40,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    605198371112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,600 miles (+8,117)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    628838371138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,483 miles (+5,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    254775470463
    • 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)

  23. Pass26,528 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,528 miles
    Test number
    271533559109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,526 miles (+5,615)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,526 miles
    Test number
    531522059125
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass20,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    511527078190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,911 miles (+4,330)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    621807978198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass16,581 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,581 miles
    Test number
    452179577186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,026 miles
    Test number
    314291686138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,026 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,026 miles
    Test number
    910591086148
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB03 LXF

Does LB03 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 LXF expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 LXF?
The MOT on LB03 LXF expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 LXF done?
LB03 LXF was recorded at 179,274 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 9,170 miles a year.
Has LB03 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 LXF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 LXF 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 LXF find?
LB03 LXF failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 5 advisories: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; oil leaking excessively from engine; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 5 more.

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