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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc

LB56 GXLMOT history

LB56 GXL is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,887 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GXL was last recorded at 183,887 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,767 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,120 miles
Average per year
9,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,887 miles
  • 2024 – 177,767 miles
  • 2023 – 170,918 miles
  • 2022 – 163,958 miles
  • 2021 – 156,516 miles
  • 2020 – 149,291 miles
  • 2019 – 144,803 miles
  • 2018 – 137,713 miles
  • 2017 – 128,377 miles
  • 2016 – 117,737 miles
  • 2015 – 105,667 miles
  • 2014 – 91,695 miles
  • 2013 – 78,813 miles
  • 2012 – 66,793 miles
  • 2011 – 55,095 miles
  • 2010 – 42,885 miles
  • 2009 – 30,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,887 miles (+6,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,887 miles
    Test number
    585456087451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,767 miles (+6,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,767 miles
    Test number
    762408243118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight aim just visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight aim just visible (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass170,918 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,918 miles
    Test number
    599630936910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,913 miles (+6,955)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,913 miles
    Test number
    510045773400
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,958 miles (+7,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,958 miles
    Test number
    547561178998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass156,516 miles (+7,225)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,516 miles
    Test number
    891024682640
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass149,291 miles (+4,488)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,291 miles
    Test number
    646639192877
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass144,803 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,803 miles
    Test number
    836613553417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,713 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,713 miles
    Test number
    785640740272
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail137,713 miles (+9,336)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,713 miles
    Test number
    318060846927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass128,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    947730921949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,377 miles (+10,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    200985992167
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass117,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,737 miles
    Test number
    189738017796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,737 miles (+12,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,737 miles
    Test number
    795997967097
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass105,667 miles (+13,972)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    996728283745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    459266114318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail91,695 miles (+12,882)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    855056214338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass78,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    287345813364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail78,813 miles (+12,020)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    485465513410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass66,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    809117812320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,793 miles (+11,698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    959217412334
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass55,095 miles (+12,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    426458721353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    502617720350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,885 miles (+12,773)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    393647320313
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass30,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    652027029337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GXL

Does LB56 GXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GXL is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GXL?
The MOT on LB56 GXL is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GXL done?
LB56 GXL was recorded at 183,887 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,626 miles a year.
Has LB56 GXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 GXL 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 LB56 GXL find?
LB56 GXL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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