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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

LM05 UNYMOT history

LM05 UNY is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LM05 UNY blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
104,869 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 UNY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 UNY was last recorded at 104,869 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,867 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,869 miles
  • 2025 – 101,867 miles
  • 2024 – 97,899 miles
  • 2023 – 94,476 miles
  • 2022 – 90,365 miles
  • 2021 – 85,301 miles
  • 2020 – 80,892 miles
  • 2019 – 79,870 miles
  • 2018 – 75,058 miles
  • 2017 – 68,211 miles
  • 2016 – 62,187 miles
  • 2015 – 57,007 miles
  • 2014 – 53,172 miles
  • 2013 – 48,960 miles
  • 2012 – 45,059 miles
  • 2011 – 39,994 miles
  • 2010 – 34,387 miles
  • 2009 – 28,401 miles
  • 2008 – 21,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Wiper split

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,869 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    435648943187
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper split

  2. Fail104,869 miles (+3,002)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    724289501242
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper split

  3. Pass101,867 miles (+3,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,867 miles
    Test number
    141169876373
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,899 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    474056339829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    360550004308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,476 miles (+4,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    261092989691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass90,365 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    188725963722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,301 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    336690600904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,892 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    787831408187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    349864536952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,870 miles (+4,812)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    582112496121
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,058 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,058 miles
    Test number
    470497195156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail75,051 miles (+6,840)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    568938307689
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass68,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    179050405096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,211 miles (+6,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    498506219787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass62,187 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    346831051089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,007 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    786010965134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass57,007 miles (+3,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    835920965157
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass53,172 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    437829784170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    905331363124
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,960 miles (+3,901)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    919221463157
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,059 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    968266082139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,058 miles (+5,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,058 miles
    Test number
    996675282169
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass39,994 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,994 miles
    Test number
    289065581411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,387 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    384565860111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    304918569153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,401 miles (+7,147)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    794618269156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass21,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,254 miles
    Test number
    633701778138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 UNY

Does LM05 UNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 UNY is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 UNY?
The MOT on LM05 UNY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 UNY done?
LM05 UNY was recorded at 104,869 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has LM05 UNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 UNY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 UNY 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 LM05 UNY find?
LM05 UNY passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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