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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

LB05 GXCMOT history

LB05 GXC is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,168 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GXC was last recorded at 178,168 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,869 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
7,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,168 miles
  • 2025 – 177,869 miles
  • 2023 – 177,042 miles
  • 2022 – 176,556 miles
  • 2021 – 175,773 miles
  • 2020 – 172,490 miles
  • 2019 – 167,032 miles
  • 2018 – 159,066 miles
  • 2017 – 146,268 miles
  • 2016 – 131,678 miles
  • 2015 – 127,452 miles
  • 2014 – 117,542 miles
  • 2013 – 102,728 miles
  • 2012 – 89,244 miles
  • 2011 – 75,595 miles
  • 2010 – 63,785 miles
  • 2009 – 46,331 miles
  • 2008 – 37,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,168 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension lower arm rear pin bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,168 miles (+299)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,168 miles
    Test number
    529241783395
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension lower arm rear pin bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass177,869 miles (+827)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,869 miles
    Test number
    306130990256
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn smooth outer edges and close to legal limit centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,042 miles (+486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,042 miles
    Test number
    867254036320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass176,556 miles (+783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,556 miles
    Test number
    327382917309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,773 miles
    Test number
    682006940139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,773 miles (+3,283)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,773 miles
    Test number
    494862140147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,490 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,490 miles
    Test number
    559027557906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel near upper limit of travel
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted , not allowing inspection of outer sill

  8. Fail172,489 miles (+5,457)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,489 miles
    Test number
    386297503674
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel near upper limit of travel
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted , not allowing inspection of outer sill

  9. Pass167,032 miles (+7,966)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    167,032 miles
    Test number
    652491564857
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  10. Pass159,066 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    159,066 miles
    Test number
    344074558114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,055 miles (+12,787)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,055 miles
    Test number
    686270506772
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNew brake pads fitted to osr and old too nsr

  12. Pass146,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,268 miles
    Test number
    132265461653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail146,258 miles (+14,580)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    541128743159
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass131,678 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    558635412467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,452 miles (+9,910)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    617941935102
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNSR tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
    • NoteOSR tyre perished on inner sidewall

  16. Pass117,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,542 miles
    Test number
    867046524101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,536 miles (+14,808)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    685076724175
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass102,728 miles (+13,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    698458403164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass89,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    697302532160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail89,244 miles (+13,649)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    347622032111
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  21. Pass75,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    668822531120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,595 miles (+11,810)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    895112831132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass63,785 miles (+17,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,785 miles
    Test number
    430733570198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,331 miles (+8,961)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    354950589174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,370 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    240298268144
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass37,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    513478968117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GXC

Does LB05 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GXC is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GXC?
The MOT on LB05 GXC is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 GXC done?
LB05 GXC was recorded at 178,168 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 7,979 miles a year.
Has LB05 GXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GXC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 GXC 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 LB05 GXC find?
LB05 GXC passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle; coil spring corroded both sides front, and 6 more.

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