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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LD03 DFAMOT history

LD03 DFA is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 2 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LD03 DFA blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,999 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DFA
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
2 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DFA was last recorded at 174,999 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,999 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,999 miles
  • 2025 – 168,293 miles
  • 2024 – 161,001 miles
  • 2023 – 151,381 miles
  • 2022 – 145,766 miles
  • 2021 – 139,405 miles
  • 2020 – 135,469 miles
  • 2019 – 127,143 miles
  • 2018 – 118,632 miles
  • 2017 – 108,914 miles
  • 2016 – 98,798 miles
  • 2015 – 89,252 miles
  • 2014 – 81,380 miles
  • 2013 – 79,180 miles
  • 2012 – 76,651 miles
  • 2011 – 74,489 miles
  • 2010 – 72,117 miles
  • 2009 – 69,770 miles
  • 2008 – 67,233 miles
  • 2007 – 63,515 miles
  • 2006 – 50,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,999 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack joints (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Coil spring corroded Both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,999 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,999 miles
    Test number
    806606477356
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack joints (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail174,999 miles (+6,706)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,999 miles
    Test number
    754972503941
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack joints (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass168,293 miles (+161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,293 miles
    Test number
    678297644784
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail168,132 miles (+7,131)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    930705803847
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass161,001 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,001 miles
    Test number
    924158026203
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,909 miles (+9,528)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    799352195912
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    236401006105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,381 miles (+5,615)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    975981820388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,766 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,766 miles
    Test number
    560902440015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,405 miles
    Test number
    234389066630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,405 miles (+3,936)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,405 miles
    Test number
    658794321997
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass135,469 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,469 miles
    Test number
    184095371033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail135,469 miles (+8,326)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,469 miles
    Test number
    530211724872
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass127,143 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    339960829827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    678628794771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  16. Fail118,632 miles (+9,718)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    511451236174
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  17. Pass108,914 miles (+10,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    676322412908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,798 miles (+9,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,798 miles
    Test number
    385266130752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass89,252 miles (+7,872)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    195012045014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass81,380 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,380 miles
    Test number
    285604064030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,180 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    329349533089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,651 miles (+2,162)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    536400342090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass74,489 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    529699351018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,117 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,117 miles
    Test number
    911317860057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    470237539028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,770 miles (+2,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    990117439087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass67,233 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    784395948074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass63,515 miles (+13,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    344466847059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass50,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    200948346035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,375 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    301088146012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LD03 DFA

Does LD03 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DFA is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DFA?
The MOT on LD03 DFA is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DFA done?
LD03 DFA was recorded at 174,999 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,235 miles a year.
Has LD03 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DFA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 DFA 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 LD03 DFA find?
LD03 DFA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 5 more.

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