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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

LB51 XMEMOT history

LB51 XME is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
143,515 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XME was last recorded at 143,515 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,514 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,515 miles
  • 2025 – 134,633 miles
  • 2024 – 125,779 miles
  • 2023 – 125,519 miles
  • 2022 – 122,416 miles
  • 2021 – 121,832 miles
  • 2020 – 117,948 miles
  • 2019 – 116,421 miles
  • 2018 – 114,415 miles
  • 2017 – 108,488 miles
  • 2016 – 104,299 miles
  • 2015 – 96,390 miles
  • 2014 – 91,225 miles
  • 2013 – 87,132 miles
  • 2012 – 82,146 miles
  • 2011 – 75,360 miles
  • 2010 – 70,150 miles
  • 2009 – 64,921 miles
  • 2008 – 59,215 miles
  • 2007 – 49,345 miles
  • 2006 – 39,303 miles
  • 2005 – 35,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,515 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,515 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,515 miles
    Test number
    349875085515
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,514 miles (+8,881)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,514 miles
    Test number
    174750712347
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,633 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,633 miles
    Test number
    643274980094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail134,630 miles (+8,851)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,630 miles
    Test number
    964905857034
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass125,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,779 miles
    Test number
    831711362758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,779 miles (+260)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,779 miles
    Test number
    293680550473
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,519 miles (+31)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,519 miles
    Test number
    424877704313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail125,488 miles (+3,072)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,488 miles
    Test number
    419523127260
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,416 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    614917614128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,416 miles (+584)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    863819952737
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,832 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,832 miles
    Test number
    586947140259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail121,832 miles (+3,884)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,832 miles
    Test number
    533186082648
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass117,948 miles (+1,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,948 miles
    Test number
    189290185195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  14. Pass116,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    894779112390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,421 miles (+2,006)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    382130326343
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass114,415 miles (+5,927)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    157025727103
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  17. Pass108,488 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    194619787200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass104,299 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    795097726301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,390 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    253426825252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,225 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    686711134225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,132 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    267879313264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    587841742299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  23. Fail82,146 miles (+6,786)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    889981242212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  24. Pass75,360 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    139218221263
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  25. Fail75,360 miles (+5,210)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    676055621215
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  26. Pass70,150 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    302286320457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,921 miles (+5,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    371666629239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass59,215 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    202367348278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail59,211 miles (+9,866)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    542053348215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass49,345 miles (+10,042)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    450542047218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh hand brake travel
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not check child seat fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut NO CORDS SHOWING

  31. Pass39,303 miles (+4,142)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,303 miles
    Test number
    360461736466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass35,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,161 miles
    Test number
    424194155485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XME

Does LB51 XME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XME is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XME?
The MOT on LB51 XME is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XME done?
LB51 XME was recorded at 143,515 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,327 miles a year.
Has LB51 XME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XME has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 XME 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 LB51 XME find?
LB51 XME passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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