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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,319 cc

LD53 VAXMOT history

LD53 VAX is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 236,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

LD53 VAX grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2022
Mileage
236,054 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
13,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 VAX was last recorded at 236,054 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 16,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,921 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
16,133 miles
Average per year
13,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 236,054 miles
  • 2021 – 219,921 miles
  • 2020 – 208,917 miles
  • 2019 – 197,914 miles
  • 2018 – 180,314 miles
  • 2017 – 160,412 miles
  • 2016 – 139,149 miles
  • 2015 – 120,667 miles
  • 2014 – 105,131 miles
  • 2013 – 88,667 miles
  • 2012 – 77,673 miles
  • 2011 – 61,576 miles
  • 2010 – 55,994 miles
  • 2009 – 47,576 miles
  • 2008 – 38,639 miles
  • 2007 – 29,577 miles
  • 2006 – 24,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail236,054 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative rear bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp wiper blade deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
  • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail236,054 miles (+16,133)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,054 miles
    Test number
    330677012180
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative rear bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  2. Pass219,921 miles (+417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    219,921 miles
    Test number
    724975134374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail219,504 miles (+10,587)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,504 miles
    Test number
    857976051176
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass208,917 miles (+440)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    208,917 miles
    Test number
    333246769924
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail208,477 miles (+10,563)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,477 miles
    Test number
    226584002607
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass197,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    197,914 miles
    Test number
    551552257113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre smooth inner edge

  7. Fail197,914 miles (+17,600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,914 miles
    Test number
    593642461646
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre smooth inner edge

  8. Pass180,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,314 miles
    Test number
    461213628308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,314 miles (+19,902)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,314 miles
    Test number
    754221937701
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass160,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    248219871552
    • AdvisoryNearside very slight wear in track rod end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on edges

  11. Fail160,412 miles (+1,144)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    707527072755
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside very slight wear in track rod end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on edges

  12. Fail159,268 miles (+20,119)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    385534809120
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass139,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,149 miles
    Test number
    425671938065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,149 miles (+18,482)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,149 miles
    Test number
    131444229583
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass120,667 miles (+197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    193495445527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 3.3mm
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear anti roll bar inner d mounting bushes
    • AdvisoryTyre size...225/45/17 91Y

  16. Fail120,470 miles (+15,339)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    266960975808
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn...require replacement soon
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to 3.3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 3.4mm
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear anti roll bar inner d mounting bushes
    • AdvisoryTyre size...225/45/17 91Y

  17. Pass105,131 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    816421164203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail105,130 miles (+16,463)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    695318554259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass88,667 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    547948863240
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  20. Fail88,655 miles (+10,982)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    886317663246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  21. Fail77,673 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    189957152261
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust system is still secure

  22. Pass77,673 miles (+16,097)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    727077052272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust system is still secure

  23. Pass61,576 miles (+5,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    889679461215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,994 miles (+8,418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,994 miles
    Test number
    801205110323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,576 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    661161229378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    463275228324
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail38,639 miles (+9,062)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    200755428322
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass29,577 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,577 miles
    Test number
    913184287290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    494299246399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VAX

Does LD53 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VAX expired on 27 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VAX?
The MOT on LD53 VAX expired on 27 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VAX done?
LD53 VAX was recorded at 236,054 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 13,463 miles a year.
Has LD53 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VAX has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 VAX 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 LD53 VAX find?
LD53 VAX failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp levelling device inoperative rear bracket broken; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 11 more.

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