Volvo XC70
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,401 cc
LB53 VCUMOT history
LB53 VCU is a blue petrol Volvo XC70 first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 218,112 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 218,112 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- XC70
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 6 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VCU was last recorded at 218,112 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Dec 2010: 51,580 miles, lower than 55,590 miles on 4 May 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 216,375 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,737 miles
- Average per year
- 9,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,112 miles
- 2025 – 216,375 miles
- 2024 – 214,609 miles
- 2023 – 212,043 miles
- 2022 – 207,783 miles
- 2021 – 204,259 miles
- 2020 – 201,056 miles
- 2019 – 195,015 miles
- 2018 – 184,050 miles
- 2017 – 160,957 miles
- 2016 – 142,852 miles
- 2015 – 121,386 miles
- 2014 – 101,423 miles
- 2013 – 79,219 miles
- 2012 – 73,889 miles
- 2010 – 51,580 miles
- 2009 – 51,016 miles
- 2008 – 47,301 miles
- 2007 – 37,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,112 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,112 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 218,112 miles
- Test number
- 963064099624
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass216,375 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 216,375 miles
- Test number
- 331244757802
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail216,375 miles (+1,766)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,375 miles
- Test number
- 602197413786
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass214,609 miles (+2,566)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 214,609 miles
- Test number
- 924886146260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,043 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 212,043 miles
- Test number
- 697543091286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass207,783 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 207,783 miles
- Test number
- 118955123195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,259 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 204,259 miles
- Test number
- 906373568494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,056 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 201,056 miles
- Test number
- 268820035327
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass195,015 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 195,015 miles
- Test number
- 704731463801
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail195,001 miles (+10,951)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,001 miles
- Test number
- 163909958424
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass184,050 miles (+23,093)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 184,050 miles
- Test number
- 386293764848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass160,957 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 160,957 miles
- Test number
- 789439491011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Fail160,957 miles (+18,105)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,957 miles
- Test number
- 767298629664
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Pass142,852 miles (+21,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 142,852 miles
- Test number
- 686442723514
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,386 miles (+19,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 121,386 miles
- Test number
- 798471255079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass101,423 miles (+22,204)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 101,423 miles
- Test number
- 446746934025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,219 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,219 miles
- Test number
- 969455363097
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail79,216 miles (+5,327)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,216 miles
- Test number
- 786624363058
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 73,889 miles
- Test number
- 459314032085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,889 miles (+22,309)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,889 miles
- Test number
- 509654132032
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChips in screen
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing on edges
Pass51,580 miles (-4,010)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 51,580 miles
- Test number
- 812930450394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,590 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,590 miles
- Test number
- 422764420195
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteNs/f lower arm bush starting to deteriate.
- NoteRear brake discs worn.
Fail55,590 miles (+4,574)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,590 miles
- Test number
- 613074620140
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteNs/f lower arm bush starting to deteriate.
- NoteRear brake discs worn.
Pass51,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 51,016 miles
- Test number
- 563024519171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,016 miles (+3,715)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,016 miles
- Test number
- 832134619140
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Pass47,301 miles (+9,589)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 47,301 miles
- Test number
- 891585708199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,712 miles
- Test number
- 160745627417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 VCU
- Does LB53 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VCU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VCU?
- The MOT on LB53 VCU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VCU done?
- LB53 VCU was recorded at 218,112 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,413 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VCU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VCU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 VCU find?
- LB53 VCU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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