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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LM52 EWVMOT history

LM52 EWV is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 39 MOT tests, with 207,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM52 EWV green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
207,776 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
39
22 passed · 17 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EWV was last recorded at 207,776 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2013: 117,126 miles, lower than 177,126 miles on 9 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,774 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,776 miles
  • 2025 – 204,774 miles
  • 2024 – 201,018 miles
  • 2023 – 196,300 miles
  • 2022 – 189,000 miles
  • 2021 – 182,402 miles
  • 2020 – 177,738 miles
  • 2019 – 167,027 miles
  • 2018 – 161,278 miles
  • 2017 – 151,917 miles
  • 2016 – 141,395 miles
  • 2015 – 128,503 miles
  • 2014 – 122,078 miles
  • 2013 – 117,126 miles
  • 2012 – 109,744 miles
  • 2011 – 103,555 miles
  • 2010 – 99,101 miles
  • 2009 – 91,913 miles
  • 2008 – 78,411 miles
  • 2007 – 62,063 miles
  • 2006 – 61,524 miles
  • 2005 – 47,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,776 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush ( border line)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

39 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,776 miles (+3,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    207,776 miles
    Test number
    557837930432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass204,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,774 miles
    Test number
    325681057830
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail204,774 miles (+3,756)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,774 miles
    Test number
    175005064871
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass201,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    201,018 miles
    Test number
    638388796778
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail201,018 miles (+4,718)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,018 miles
    Test number
    184739547505
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass196,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,300 miles
    Test number
    950431969369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail196,300 miles (+7,300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,300 miles
    Test number
    368825248950
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass189,000 miles (+6,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,000 miles
    Test number
    254902399041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass182,402 miles (+58)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,402 miles
    Test number
    646444662822
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail182,344 miles (+4,606)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,344 miles
    Test number
    149964838615
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass177,738 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,738 miles
    Test number
    645220951824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush ( border line) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail177,714 miles (+10,687)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,714 miles
    Test number
    259198481285
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush ( border line) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass167,027 miles (+5,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,027 miles
    Test number
    640528238260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking with age (both) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements, 16%, obviously in need of attention.

  14. Pass161,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,278 miles
    Test number
    575892161420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail161,278 miles (+9,361)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,278 miles
    Test number
    847393840383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass151,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,917 miles
    Test number
    700424328682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail151,917 miles (+10,522)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,917 miles
    Test number
    538149041670
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass141,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,395 miles
    Test number
    135554543834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail141,395 miles (+12,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,395 miles
    Test number
    325065046984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass128,503 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    785468595083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail128,503 miles (+6,425)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    459967495071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass122,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,078 miles
    Test number
    926678514189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail122,078 miles (+4,952)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,078 miles
    Test number
    847748414119
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass117,126 miles (-60,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    178790733139
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

  25. Fail177,126 miles (+67,382)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,126 miles
    Test number
    749319723195
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

  26. Pass109,744 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    245103732483
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/S/Front stabilizer link has slight play
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/Front inner track rod

  27. Fail109,744 miles (+6,189)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    219722632116
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/S/Front stabilizer link has slight play
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/Front inner track rod

  28. Pass103,555 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    736049731101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail103,550 miles (+4,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,550 miles
    Test number
    137958931112
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass99,101 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    332270640124
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front sterring arm

  31. Fail99,101 miles (+7,188)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    674510940165
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front sterring arm

  32. Fail91,913 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    244938749149
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  33. Pass91,913 miles (+13,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    823818349185
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  34. Pass78,411 miles (+16,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    441791548142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  35. Pass62,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    120942567136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail62,063 miles (+539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    470072767132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  37. Pass61,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    444529646334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail61,524 miles (+13,833)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    671237346333
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside steering stops wearing

  39. Pass47,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    823325455351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 EWV

Does LM52 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 EWV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EWV?
The MOT on LM52 EWV is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 EWV done?
LM52 EWV was recorded at 207,776 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has LM52 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EWV has failed 17 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 EWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 EWV find?
LM52 EWV passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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