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Volvo V70

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LB54 EXUMOT history

LB54 EXU is a black diesel Volvo V70 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
195,507 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EXU was last recorded at 195,507 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 11,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,016 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,491 miles
Average per year
7,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,507 miles
  • 2023 – 184,016 miles
  • 2022 – 176,677 miles
  • 2021 – 167,812 miles
  • 2020 – 162,836 miles
  • 2019 – 157,925 miles
  • 2018 – 155,459 miles
  • 2017 – 153,186 miles
  • 2016 – 147,991 miles
  • 2014 – 144,324 miles
  • 2013 – 141,694 miles
  • 2012 – 137,623 miles
  • 2011 – 118,177 miles
  • 2010 – 101,302 miles
  • 2008 – 82,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,507 miles
  • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,507 miles (+11,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,507 miles
    Test number
    260075621001
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass184,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,016 miles
    Test number
    409651596133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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))

  3. Fail183,987 miles (+7,310)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,987 miles
    Test number
    421612946586
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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))

  4. Pass176,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,677 miles
    Test number
    833192464985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mouting (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail176,677 miles (+8,865)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,677 miles
    Test number
    853965039853
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mouting (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass167,812 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,812 miles
    Test number
    575879498169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail167,644 miles (+4,808)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,644 miles
    Test number
    907077179193
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,836 miles (+74)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,836 miles
    Test number
    908938457924
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail162,762 miles (+4,837)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,762 miles
    Test number
    175382126456
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass157,925 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,925 miles
    Test number
    689774369564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk operation slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system brackets broken, secured by other means

  11. Fail157,924 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,924 miles
    Test number
    179333525275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk operation slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system brackets broken, secured by other means

  12. Pass155,459 miles (+2,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,459 miles
    Test number
    719405657581
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass153,186 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,186 miles
    Test number
    646926153457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass147,991 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,991 miles
    Test number
    141341782087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    144,324 miles
    Test number
    279275824343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail144,324 miles (+2,630)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,324 miles
    Test number
    426504224346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass141,694 miles (+4,071)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,694 miles
    Test number
    498227533379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass137,623 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,623 miles
    Test number
    545940042331
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail137,623 miles (+6,522)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,623 miles
    Test number
    937430342357
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass131,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,101 miles
    Test number
    658972032002
    • NoteFRONT DISCS HAVE WORN, CORRODED & ALSO FLAKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE (VIEW FROM BENEATH).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

  21. Fail131,100 miles (+12,923)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    199602232468
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS HAVE WORN, CORRODED & ALSO FLAKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE (VIEW FROM BENEATH).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

  22. Pass118,177 miles (+16,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    175538011481
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass101,302 miles (+18,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    652755000053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass82,311 miles (+14,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    704374848335
    • NoteExcessive handbrake travel

  25. Pass68,283 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    971589308099
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront number plate fading (can read ok)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded & lipped

Questions about LB54 EXU

Does LB54 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EXU expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EXU?
The MOT on LB54 EXU expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EXU done?
LB54 EXU was recorded at 195,507 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
Has LB54 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EXU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 EXU 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 LB54 EXU find?
LB54 EXU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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