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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LC55 TVPMOT history

LC55 TVP is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LC55 TVP blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
205,174 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 TVP was last recorded at 205,174 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,173 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,174 miles
  • 2025 – 202,232 miles
  • 2024 – 197,895 miles
  • 2023 – 193,985 miles
  • 2022 – 187,408 miles
  • 2021 – 178,964 miles
  • 2020 – 168,032 miles
  • 2019 – 160,155 miles
  • 2018 – 153,989 miles
  • 2017 – 147,885 miles
  • 2016 – 137,152 miles
  • 2015 – 128,059 miles
  • 2014 – 123,434 miles
  • 2013 – 115,970 miles
  • 2012 – 107,595 miles
  • 2011 – 97,878 miles
  • 2010 – 89,274 miles
  • 2009 – 79,381 miles
  • 2008 – 65,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,174 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti skid service message displayed no warning light
  • AdvisoryExhaust system center mounting corroded off but still secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack inner tie rod/steering rack wear/movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Lamp lense holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner wall showing signs of under inflationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leakage engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front brakes have imbalance

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Coil spring corroded all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,174 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    205,174 miles
    Test number
    515363972610
    • AdvisoryAnti skid service message displayed no warning light
    • AdvisoryExhaust system center mounting corroded off but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack inner tie rod/steering rack wear/movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Lamp lense holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner wall showing signs of under inflation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leakage engine

  2. Fail205,173 miles (+2,941)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,173 miles
    Test number
    233328814341
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system center mounting corroded off but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack inner tie rod/steering rack wear/movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Lamp lense holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner wall showing signs of under inflation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack inner tie rod/steering rack wear/movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leakage engine

  3. Pass202,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    202,232 miles
    Test number
    293319603365
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail202,232 miles (+4,337)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,232 miles
    Test number
    630982548410
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both have no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locked (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,895 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    197,895 miles
    Test number
    415555497913
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dim in operation (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti skid warning message displayed no warning lights displayed
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding in several positions around winding of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side marker light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side marker light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroding around whole winding of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail197,895 miles (+3,910)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,895 miles
    Test number
    414826720248
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dim in operation (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti skid warning message displayed no warning lights displayed
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding in several positions around winding of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm tread depth also worn smooth inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side marker light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side marker light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroding around whole winding of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass193,985 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    193,985 miles
    Test number
    187403524338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake slightly binding

  8. Pass187,408 miles (+8,444)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    187,408 miles
    Test number
    263093402041
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to reserve travel on lever

  9. Pass178,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,964 miles
    Test number
    954639954710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail178,964 miles (+10,932)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,964 miles
    Test number
    524045480943
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass168,032 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,032 miles
    Test number
    476846200010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,762 miles (+7,607)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,762 miles
    Test number
    851550729479
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass160,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    160,155 miles
    Test number
    129067181809
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have imbalance
    • AdvisoryLarge amount of movement in offside steering
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front lower arm bushes are split have movement

  14. Fail160,155 miles (+6,166)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,155 miles
    Test number
    537150536829
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have imbalance
    • AdvisoryLarge amount of movement in offside steering
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front lower arm bushes are split have movement

  15. Pass153,989 miles (+6,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,989 miles
    Test number
    908588161419
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have weak beam images
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has side wall damage

  16. Pass147,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,885 miles
    Test number
    952799528820
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights patterns are weak

  17. Fail147,885 miles (+10,733)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,885 miles
    Test number
    517136133916
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights patterns are weak

  18. Pass137,152 miles (+9,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,152 miles
    Test number
    956487915189
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt. N/S/R
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryFront marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriated but not affecting headlight aim/beam

  19. Pass128,059 miles (+4,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,059 miles
    Test number
    197136095102
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass123,434 miles (+7,464)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,434 miles
    Test number
    338485824357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still adequately supported

  21. Pass115,970 miles (+8,375)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,970 miles
    Test number
    488770133481
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass107,595 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    866622832379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,878 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    967382221378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,274 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    751663530374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,381 miles (+14,258)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    110484519362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    573369418349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,123 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    184838518376
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 TVP

Does LC55 TVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 TVP is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TVP?
The MOT on LC55 TVP is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 TVP done?
LC55 TVP was recorded at 205,174 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,908 miles a year.
Has LC55 TVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TVP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 TVP 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 LC55 TVP find?
LC55 TVP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: anti skid service message displayed no warning light; exhaust system center mounting corroded off but still secure; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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