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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LB53 NXOMOT history

LB53 NXO is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 244,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
244,457 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NXO was last recorded at 244,457 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2010: 101,161 miles, lower than 102,713 miles on 24 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
244,339 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
9,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,457 miles
  • 2025 – 240,469 miles
  • 2023 – 232,199 miles
  • 2022 – 224,657 miles
  • 2021 – 212,457 miles
  • 2020 – 207,509 miles
  • 2019 – 201,522 miles
  • 2018 – 194,406 miles
  • 2017 – 182,938 miles
  • 2016 – 170,624 miles
  • 2015 – 160,470 miles
  • 2014 – 146,497 miles
  • 2013 – 136,238 miles
  • 2012 – 122,769 miles
  • 2011 – 109,134 miles
  • 2010 – 101,161 miles
  • 2009 – 102,713 miles
  • 2008 – 95,768 miles
  • 2007 – 71,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,457 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    244,457 miles
    Test number
    446025791095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail244,339 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,339 miles
    Test number
    492551655596
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass240,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    240,469 miles
    Test number
    847721885987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail240,469 miles (+8,270)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,469 miles
    Test number
    175164247122
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass232,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    232,199 miles
    Test number
    480033669748
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail232,199 miles (+7,542)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,199 miles
    Test number
    940122647238
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass224,657 miles (+12,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    224,657 miles
    Test number
    245813090114
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets badly corroded

  8. Pass212,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    212,457 miles
    Test number
    991748720928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail212,457 miles (+4,948)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,457 miles
    Test number
    963703234573
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass207,509 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    207,509 miles
    Test number
    494398631027
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail207,509 miles (+5,987)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,509 miles
    Test number
    584867965295
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass201,522 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,522 miles
    Test number
    563805176445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass194,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    194,406 miles
    Test number
    262398143103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail194,406 miles (+11,468)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,406 miles
    Test number
    824428664734
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass182,938 miles (+12,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    182,938 miles
    Test number
    383609249338
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass170,624 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,624 miles
    Test number
    931974891261
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail170,623 miles (+10,153)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,623 miles
    Test number
    615702096338
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket corroded through (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass160,470 miles (+13,973)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    160,470 miles
    Test number
    418711665175
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMixed wheels
    • NoteO/s/r light lens damaged

  19. Pass146,497 miles (+10,259)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,497 miles
    Test number
    428176854166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass136,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,238 miles
    Test number
    509368053164
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail136,238 miles (+13,469)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,238 miles
    Test number
    155867853125
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass122,769 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    255932412179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,752 miles (+13,618)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,752 miles
    Test number
    458581312159
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass109,134 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    469759381059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,161 miles (-1,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,161 miles
    Test number
    210776010116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,713 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    593164019103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,768 miles (+24,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,768 miles
    Test number
    731816418197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass71,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    293153157448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,416 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    932173757132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Questions about LB53 NXO

Does LB53 NXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NXO is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NXO?
The MOT on LB53 NXO is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NXO done?
LB53 NXO was recorded at 244,457 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,263 miles a year.
Has LB53 NXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NXO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 NXO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 NXO find?
LB53 NXO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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