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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

LB56 TVVMOT history

LB56 TVV is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 16 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,072 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TVV was last recorded at 135,072 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,317 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
755 miles
Average per year
4,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,072 miles
  • 2024 – 134,317 miles
  • 2023 – 133,125 miles
  • 2022 – 132,225 miles
  • 2021 – 130,238 miles
  • 2020 – 127,605 miles
  • 2019 – 123,452 miles
  • 2018 – 119,134 miles
  • 2017 – 115,513 miles
  • 2016 – 112,362 miles
  • 2015 – 106,110 miles
  • 2014 – 103,984 miles
  • 2012 – 97,133 miles
  • 2011 – 92,555 miles
  • 2010 – 74,176 miles
  • 2009 – 57,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,072 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,072 miles
    Test number
    791483759407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass134,317 miles (+1,192)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,317 miles
    Test number
    267302681045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,125 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,125 miles
    Test number
    906380158367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass132,225 miles (+1,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,225 miles
    Test number
    857372098506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake needs adjustment

  5. Pass130,238 miles (+2,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,238 miles
    Test number
    918674290446
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,605 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,605 miles
    Test number
    410844949959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,604 miles (+4,152)2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    134259123684
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass123,452 miles (+4,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,452 miles
    Test number
    415840248714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass119,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    567402572183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,134 miles (+3,621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    466621646827
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,513 miles
    Test number
    748539140283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,513 miles (+3,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,513 miles
    Test number
    724145306635
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass112,362 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    990937059175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,110 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    385651592873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,984 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    908835234367
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail103,984 miles (+6,851)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    455075334464
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass97,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    125485332366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,133 miles (+4,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    989645432350
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass92,555 miles (+55)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,555 miles
    Test number
    718409241318
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll Tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm but deep enough to reach cords

  20. Fail92,500 miles (+18,324)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    196256041341
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll Tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm but deep enough to reach cords

  21. Pass74,176 miles (+16,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    881113840345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    543225049378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 TVV

Does LB56 TVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TVV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TVV?
The MOT on LB56 TVV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TVV done?
LB56 TVV was recorded at 135,072 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,822 miles a year.
Has LB56 TVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TVV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 TVV 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 TVV find?
LB56 TVV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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