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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,435 cc

LM53 ZVRMOT history

LM53 ZVR is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

LM53 ZVR silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
166,716 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZVR was last recorded at 166,716 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 6,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,084 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,632 miles
Average per year
7,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,716 miles
  • 2023 – 160,084 miles
  • 2022 – 152,574 miles
  • 2021 – 145,947 miles
  • 2020 – 142,177 miles
  • 2019 – 135,764 miles
  • 2018 – 128,856 miles
  • 2017 – 120,656 miles
  • 2016 – 114,471 miles
  • 2015 – 104,660 miles
  • 2014 – 96,062 miles
  • 2013 – 85,550 miles
  • 2012 – 78,268 miles
  • 2011 – 69,751 miles
  • 2010 – 61,060 miles
  • 2009 – 54,405 miles
  • 2008 – 44,429 miles
  • 2007 – 32,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,716 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,716 miles (+6,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,716 miles
    Test number
    207007767349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass160,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,084 miles
    Test number
    261807311270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail160,084 miles (+7,510)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,084 miles
    Test number
    962209036322
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass152,574 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,574 miles
    Test number
    102453576603
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail152,574 miles (+6,627)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,574 miles
    Test number
    138216878912
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding locks when rotating wheel (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass145,947 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,947 miles
    Test number
    401347953127
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail145,947 miles (+3,770)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,947 miles
    Test number
    467502931942
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass142,177 miles (+6,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,177 miles
    Test number
    679446438719
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,764 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,764 miles
    Test number
    122465954662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,856 miles
    Test number
    270800111019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking

  11. Fail128,854 miles (+8,198)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    113451785054
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking

  12. Pass120,656 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,656 miles
    Test number
    709284412272
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  13. Fail120,654 miles (+6,183)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,654 miles
    Test number
    261508293334
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  14. Pass114,471 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    552025540185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,660 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,660 miles
    Test number
    475791325087
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear seat belts unchecked

  16. Fail104,660 miles (+8,598)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,660 miles
    Test number
    778401425048
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear seat belts unchecked

  17. Pass96,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    168542624428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail96,062 miles (+10,512)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    177502924047
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,550 miles (+7,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,550 miles
    Test number
    616588103095
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting corroded away

  20. Pass78,268 miles (+8,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    909730512097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,751 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    239070511031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,060 miles (+6,655)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    262233510024
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside of steering rack has slight play

  23. Pass54,405 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    320105219005
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front wheel

  24. Fail54,401 miles (+9,972)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    112975819038
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front wheel

  25. Pass44,429 miles (+12,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,429 miles
    Test number
    674119108027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    101379507030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 ZVR

Does LM53 ZVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 ZVR expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZVR?
The MOT on LM53 ZVR expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 ZVR done?
LM53 ZVR was recorded at 166,716 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 7,834 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZVR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZVR 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 LM53 ZVR find?
LM53 ZVR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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