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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,435 cc

LB52 LXYMOT history

LB52 LXY is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
109,831 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 LXY was last recorded at 109,831 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,047 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
5,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,831 miles
  • 2022 – 106,047 miles
  • 2021 – 101,674 miles
  • 2020 – 97,022 miles
  • 2019 – 93,456 miles
  • 2018 – 87,773 miles
  • 2017 – 78,036 miles
  • 2016 – 69,576 miles
  • 2015 – 62,642 miles
  • 2014 – 55,884 miles
  • 2013 – 51,062 miles
  • 2012 – 46,625 miles
  • 2011 – 42,236 miles
  • 2010 – 38,141 miles
  • 2009 – 33,550 miles
  • 2008 – 29,752 miles
  • 2007 – 25,678 miles
  • 2006 – 17,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,831 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm is slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,831 miles (+3,784)1 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,831 miles
    Test number
    798174235134
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm is slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,047 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,047 miles
    Test number
    551059679755
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))

  3. Fail106,047 miles (+4,373)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,047 miles
    Test number
    692690008646
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))

  4. Pass101,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    684476166851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail101,674 miles (+4,652)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    927083212022
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass97,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    559107804722
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail97,022 miles (+3,566)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    965141700258
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,456 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    219900983294
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNear side front fog light inop

  9. Fail93,456 miles (+5,683)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    936113577396
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNear side front fog light inop

  10. Pass87,773 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,773 miles
    Test number
    465600061475
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)

  11. Fail87,705 miles (+9,669)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    171328337681
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)

  12. Pass78,036 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    764735599342
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail78,036 miles (+8,460)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    864588465563
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,576 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    697771300853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre uneven surface wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail69,576 miles (+6,934)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    853871924627
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre uneven surface wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass62,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    872523203004
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail62,642 miles (+6,758)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    213190964524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail55,884 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    305621754333
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass55,884 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    826581154334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,062 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,062 miles
    Test number
    577260853342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    328344152336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail46,625 miles (+4,389)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    936514652339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass42,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    819537541395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail42,236 miles (+4,095)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    379546341312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    273258440380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail38,141 miles (+4,591)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    353348040361
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,550 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,550 miles
    Test number
    172362559301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,752 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    480478858464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    500515547329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,678 miles (+4,904)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    402855747444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass20,774 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,774 miles
    Test number
    471490827088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass17,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,179 miles
    Test number
    540265736066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LXY

Does LB52 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 LXY expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LXY?
The MOT on LB52 LXY expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 LXY done?
LB52 LXY was recorded at 109,831 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 5,191 miles a year.
Has LB52 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LXY has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 LXY 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 LB52 LXY find?
LB52 LXY failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 14 more.

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