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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LB53 WBYMOT history

LB53 WBY is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 200,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
200,324 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WBY
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 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WBY was last recorded at 200,324 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,324 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,324 miles
  • 2024 – 198,819 miles
  • 2023 – 197,364 miles
  • 2022 – 194,293 miles
  • 2021 – 186,377 miles
  • 2020 – 184,634 miles
  • 2018 – 178,298 miles
  • 2017 – 172,796 miles
  • 2016 – 167,839 miles
  • 2015 – 159,861 miles
  • 2014 – 156,520 miles
  • 2013 – 152,117 miles
  • 2012 – 147,983 miles
  • 2011 – 128,834 miles
  • 2010 – 112,332 miles
  • 2009 – 95,375 miles
  • 2008 – 79,646 miles
  • 2007 – 63,229 miles
  • 2006 – 46,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,324 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    200,324 miles
    Test number
    288174261445
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail200,324 miles (+1,505)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,324 miles
    Test number
    991379962737
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass198,819 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,819 miles
    Test number
    418134005684
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Fail198,818 miles (+1,454)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,818 miles
    Test number
    817593153424
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,364 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,364 miles
    Test number
    572007171228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,256 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,256 miles
    Test number
    702220966057
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass194,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    194,293 miles
    Test number
    847990706897
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail194,293 miles (+7,916)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,293 miles
    Test number
    812605576033
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass186,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,377 miles
    Test number
    379443653558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail186,377 miles (+1,743)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,377 miles
    Test number
    687432312280
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass184,634 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,634 miles
    Test number
    792240791636
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail184,634 miles (+3,354)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,634 miles
    Test number
    121539864559
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass181,280 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,280 miles
    Test number
    811598564742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass178,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    178,298 miles
    Test number
    139091715567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail178,298 miles (+5,502)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,298 miles
    Test number
    323994014500
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass172,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    172,796 miles
    Test number
    249161734447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail172,796 miles (+4,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,796 miles
    Test number
    231308319178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass167,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,839 miles
    Test number
    717970432129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail167,838 miles (+7,977)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,838 miles
    Test number
    763325377005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass159,861 miles (+3,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    159,861 miles
    Test number
    432557389282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass156,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    156,520 miles
    Test number
    109177334393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail156,520 miles (+4,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,520 miles
    Test number
    175257834338
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass152,117 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,117 miles
    Test number
    416367543320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail152,111 miles (+4,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,111 miles
    Test number
    375625443346
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass147,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,983 miles
    Test number
    397190242311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail147,980 miles (+19,146)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,980 miles
    Test number
    916750442383
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  27. Pass128,834 miles (+16,502)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,834 miles
    Test number
    736446931362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass112,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    373258240325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail112,332 miles (+16,957)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    951878840358
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass95,375 miles (+15,729)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,375 miles
    Test number
    232363049396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLoud squeel from nearside rear brake on hand brake application during brake test
    • NoteNearside rear brake pad lining deteriorated

  31. Pass79,646 miles (+16,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,646 miles
    Test number
    303930958390
    • AdvisoryUpper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  32. Pass63,229 miles (+16,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    130521367321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass46,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,619 miles
    Test number
    271203066308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 WBY

Does LB53 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WBY is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WBY?
The MOT on LB53 WBY is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WBY done?
LB53 WBY was recorded at 200,324 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,105 miles a year.
Has LB53 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WBY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 WBY 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 LB53 WBY find?
LB53 WBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust mounting defective; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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