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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LB05 GXJMOT history

LB05 GXJ is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
154,177 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GXJ was last recorded at 154,177 miles on 26 May 2026, 5,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,714 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,463 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,177 miles
  • 2025 – 148,714 miles
  • 2023 – 146,859 miles
  • 2022 – 141,347 miles
  • 2021 – 137,028 miles
  • 2020 – 131,012 miles
  • 2019 – 124,707 miles
  • 2018 – 113,674 miles
  • 2017 – 104,638 miles
  • 2016 – 97,038 miles
  • 2015 – 86,778 miles
  • 2014 – 81,132 miles
  • 2013 – 75,497 miles
  • 2012 – 67,773 miles
  • 2011 – 61,693 miles
  • 2010 – 49,413 miles
  • 2009 – 36,514 miles
  • 2008 – 28,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,177 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0918 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0918 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum requirement with significant effort

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,177 miles (+5,463)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,177 miles
    Test number
    267021794864
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0918 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0918 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum requirement with significant effort

  2. Pass148,714 miles (+1,855)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,714 miles
    Test number
    253803399594
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,859 miles (+5,512)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,859 miles
    Test number
    366770316452
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass141,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    887351130172
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail141,347 miles (+4,319)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    806230030804
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass137,028 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,028 miles
    Test number
    556668508467
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail137,028 miles (+6,016)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,028 miles
    Test number
    310601401709
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,012 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    435980659274
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail131,012 miles (+6,305)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    463217436686
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass124,707 miles (+11,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,707 miles
    Test number
    110794126689
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,674 miles
    Test number
    115985972638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,674 miles (+9,036)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,674 miles
    Test number
    999561624041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass104,638 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    350604340384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,038 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    322959789316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,464 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    798339986288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    355147875106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,778 miles (+5,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    589977575110
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass81,132 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,132 miles
    Test number
    107429264113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,497 miles (+7,724)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    227048873489
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

  20. Pass67,773 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,773 miles
    Test number
    919240262186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,693 miles (+12,280)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    525418971110
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake disc worn & lipped
    • NoteFront wiper blade smearing
    • NoteNoise from rear brake when rotated
    • NoteRear brake disc worn & lipped

  22. Pass49,413 miles (+12,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,413 miles
    Test number
    993294670140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,514 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    982193369185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,845 miles
    Test number
    962112078172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GXJ

Does LB05 GXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GXJ is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GXJ?
The MOT on LB05 GXJ is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 GXJ done?
LB05 GXJ was recorded at 154,177 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has LB05 GXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GXJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 GXJ 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 GXJ find?
LB05 GXJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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