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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LL52 BCYMOT history

LL52 BCY is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LL52 BCY blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,178 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 BCY
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
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 BCY was last recorded at 120,178 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,475 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,703 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,178 miles
  • 2025 – 118,475 miles
  • 2024 – 115,212 miles
  • 2023 – 113,613 miles
  • 2022 – 110,338 miles
  • 2021 – 107,231 miles
  • 2020 – 106,276 miles
  • 2019 – 98,615 miles
  • 2018 – 91,677 miles
  • 2017 – 83,644 miles
  • 2016 – 76,162 miles
  • 2014 – 68,462 miles
  • 2013 – 55,234 miles
  • 2012 – 50,087 miles
  • 2011 – 44,323 miles
  • 2010 – 38,940 miles
  • 2009 – 29,708 miles
  • 2008 – 22,411 miles
  • 2007 – 19,332 miles
  • 2006 – 13,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,178 miles (+1,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,178 miles
    Test number
    416891063608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass118,475 miles (+3,263)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    623928793001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    266623364394
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,212 miles (+1,599)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    100591991319
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    789335250343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,613 miles (+3,275)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    170959779008
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,338 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    592454978955
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,338 miles (+3,107)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    361670381333
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    875042588227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail107,223 miles (+947)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    168112957457
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass106,276 miles (+7,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    690830268752
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low but just meets requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,615 miles (+6,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,615 miles
    Test number
    443667756512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,677 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,677 miles
    Test number
    797885518891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,675 miles (+8,031)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    835223061349
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake bind. (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass83,644 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,644 miles
    Test number
    863257192427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,642 miles (+7,480)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    410611014338
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    338946374533
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail76,162 miles (+7,700)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    255512861757
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass68,462 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    979503354302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,463 miles (+58)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,463 miles
    Test number
    168863714019
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteHeadlamp wipers in poor condition

  21. Fail60,405 miles (+5,171)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    758450814011
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteHeadlamp wipers in poor condition

  22. Pass55,234 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    785459103026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on sidewall
    • NoteOffside washer jet not fully functional but clears screen
    • NoteRear indicaters slightly discolored

  23. Fail55,234 miles (+5,147)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    376248103031
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on sidewall
    • NoteOffside washer jet not fully functional but clears screen
    • NoteRear indicaters slightly discolored

  24. Pass50,087 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    135361112401
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass44,323 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    618413411054
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear number plate deteriated

  26. Fail44,323 miles (+5,383)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    556612311095
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear number plate deteriated

  27. Pass38,940 miles (+9,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    310493930017
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass29,708 miles (+7,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    941560129056
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass22,411 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,411 miles
    Test number
    954798318053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,332 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,332 miles
    Test number
    931996727069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    821397016094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 BCY

Does LL52 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 BCY is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 BCY?
The MOT on LL52 BCY is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 BCY done?
LL52 BCY was recorded at 120,178 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has LL52 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 BCY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL52 BCY 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 LL52 BCY find?
LL52 BCY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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