Volvo logo

Volvo XC70

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,521 cc

LE53 GXVMOT history

LE53 GXV is a black petrol Volvo XC70 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
118,021 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,106 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LE53 GXV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GXV was last recorded at 118,021 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 1,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,659 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,362 miles
Average per year
5,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,021 miles
  • 2023 – 116,659 miles
  • 2022 – 114,708 miles
  • 2021 – 112,897 miles
  • 2020 – 110,020 miles
  • 2019 – 105,987 miles
  • 2018 – 98,589 miles
  • 2017 – 93,618 miles
  • 2016 – 91,501 miles
  • 2015 – 85,855 miles
  • 2014 – 78,343 miles
  • 2013 – 75,413 miles
  • 2012 – 63,911 miles
  • 2011 – 57,483 miles
  • 2010 – 51,223 miles
  • 2009 – 44,988 miles
  • 2008 – 39,410 miles
  • 2007 – 32,756 miles
  • 2006 – 25,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake 17%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush oil contaminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • SRS warning text on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,021 miles (+1,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,021 miles
    Test number
    896668126754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,659 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    351151471237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 17%

  3. Fail116,609 miles (+1,901)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,609 miles
    Test number
    398643379066
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low not done (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 17%

  4. Pass114,708 miles (+1,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,708 miles
    Test number
    795049432403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

  5. Pass112,897 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,897 miles
    Test number
    568123154395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySRS warning text on dash
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from power steering resovior

  6. Fail112,878 miles (+102)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    759458249113
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySRS warning text on dash
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from power steering resovior

  7. Fail112,776 miles (+2,756)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    541222091950
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,020 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    139394739192
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,020 miles (+4,033)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    659015670603
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,987 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,987 miles
    Test number
    811421950670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail105,968 miles (+7,379)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    850872527031
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,589 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,589 miles
    Test number
    861595197939
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

  13. Pass93,618 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    937246057463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    163995268641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,501 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    739041997726
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Fail91,501 miles (+5,646)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    194520490121
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    125983965415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,855 miles (+7,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    338123965071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass78,343 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,343 miles
    Test number
    258365564011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    597623513111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,413 miles (+11,502)10 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    587778503196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has nail in tread

  22. Pass63,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    378790012137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail63,911 miles (+6,428)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    869090612162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,483 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    418894401115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,223 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    224612610491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,988 miles
    Test number
    190747229140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,988 miles (+5,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,988 miles
    Test number
    991387329164
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass39,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    652467838157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,410 miles (+6,654)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    664647738124
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass32,756 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,756 miles
    Test number
    161759247170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,447 miles
    Test number
    352613246163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail25,447 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,447 miles
    Test number
    232732246463
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LE53 GXV

Does LE53 GXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GXV expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GXV?
The MOT on LE53 GXV expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GXV done?
LE53 GXV was recorded at 118,021 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 5,106 miles a year.
Has LE53 GXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GXV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 GXV 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 LE53 GXV find?
LE53 GXV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LE53G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.