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Volvo V70

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LB05 ZWCMOT history

LB05 ZWC is a grey diesel Volvo V70 first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 213,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
213,789 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 ZWC was last recorded at 213,789 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 4,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,249 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,540 miles
Average per year
10,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,789 miles
  • 2021 – 209,249 miles
  • 2019 – 203,702 miles
  • 2018 – 196,801 miles
  • 2017 – 190,903 miles
  • 2016 – 183,709 miles
  • 2015 – 176,600 miles
  • 2014 – 162,868 miles
  • 2013 – 147,192 miles
  • 2012 – 132,134 miles
  • 2011 – 114,303 miles
  • 2010 – 98,330 miles
  • 2009 – 81,548 miles
  • 2008 – 64,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    998124606298
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass213,789 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    213,789 miles
    Test number
    307186150218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail213,785 miles (+4,536)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,785 miles
    Test number
    241235578388
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass209,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    209,249 miles
    Test number
    694017775963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail209,245 miles (+5,543)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,245 miles
    Test number
    293119602849
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass203,702 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,702 miles
    Test number
    159733396712
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
  7. Fail203,702 miles (+6,901)1 dangerous4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,702 miles
    Test number
    173906489403
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass196,801 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,801 miles
    Test number
    469300739654
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail196,407 miles (+5,504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,407 miles
    Test number
    856640500929
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass190,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    190,903 miles
    Test number
    254364210528
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail190,903 miles (+7,194)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,903 miles
    Test number
    567589969701
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass183,709 miles (+7,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    183,709 miles
    Test number
    210918589825
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edge
  13. Pass176,600 miles (+13,732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    176,600 miles
    Test number
    365123305420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass162,868 miles (+15,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    162,868 miles
    Test number
    465293304217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,192 miles (+15,058)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    968783983102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,134 miles (+17,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    929659202204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,303 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    338660811273
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass114,303 miles (+15,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    658560011280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,330 miles (+16,782)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,330 miles
    Test number
    502120910268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall(cords not exposed)
  20. Pass81,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    353841819462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,548 miles (+17,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    404531019203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  22. Pass64,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,504 miles
    Test number
    811021418284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ZWC

Does LB05 ZWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 ZWC expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZWC?
The MOT on LB05 ZWC expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 ZWC done?
LB05 ZWC was recorded at 213,789 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 10,907 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZWC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZWC 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 ZWC find?
LB05 ZWC failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 6 major defects and 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 5 more.

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