Volvo V70
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,521 cc
LR53 BVZMOT history
LR53 BVZ is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,190 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 189,190 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 BVZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 BVZ was last recorded at 189,190 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 189,096 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 94 miles
- Average per year
- 8,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,190 miles
- 2025 – 185,531 miles
- 2024 – 180,603 miles
- 2023 – 176,675 miles
- 2022 – 172,504 miles
- 2021 – 163,848 miles
- 2020 – 156,941 miles
- 2019 – 145,305 miles
- 2018 – 123,928 miles
- 2017 – 106,294 miles
- 2016 – 91,431 miles
- 2015 – 84,759 miles
- 2014 – 78,791 miles
- 2013 – 71,079 miles
- 2012 – 64,179 miles
- 2011 – 57,282 miles
- 2010 – 50,872 miles
- 2009 – 43,989 miles
- 2008 – 36,039 miles
- 2007 – 27,965 miles
- 2006 – 20,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,190 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,190 miles (+94)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 189,190 miles
- Test number
- 382203130512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Fail189,096 miles (+3,565)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,096 miles
- Test number
- 857341542636
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass185,531 miles (+4,928)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 185,531 miles
- Test number
- 977325811641
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,603 miles (+67)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 180,603 miles
- Test number
- 534639381626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail180,536 miles (+3,861)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,536 miles
- Test number
- 728258318161
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass176,675 miles (+4,171)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 176,675 miles
- Test number
- 135153110026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass172,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 172,504 miles
- Test number
- 192519165638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,504 miles (+8,656)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,504 miles
- Test number
- 483166458409
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass163,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 163,848 miles
- Test number
- 130148836930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,848 miles (+6,907)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,848 miles
- Test number
- 979399250252
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged Parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,941 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 156,941 miles
- Test number
- 278740591302
- 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))
Fail156,921 miles (+11,616)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,921 miles
- Test number
- 931409692584
- MajorCentral Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,305 miles (+21,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 145,305 miles
- Test number
- 642304748826
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,928 miles (+17,634)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,928 miles
- Test number
- 433565358433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,294 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,294 miles
- Test number
- 624654022610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,860 miles (+14,429)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,860 miles
- Test number
- 158603708967
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass91,431 miles (+6,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 91,431 miles
- Test number
- 189244422660
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass84,759 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,759 miles
- Test number
- 908087885133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,791 miles (+7,712)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 78,791 miles
- Test number
- 769317524235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,079 miles (+6,900)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 71,079 miles
- Test number
- 285995223250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,179 miles (+6,897)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 64,179 miles
- Test number
- 316356922401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,282 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 57,282 miles
- Test number
- 638314511239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,872 miles (+6,883)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 50,872 miles
- Test number
- 920373100218
- NoteAdvise both front brake discs slightly worn
Pass43,989 miles (+7,950)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,989 miles
- Test number
- 794714309284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass36,039 miles (+8,074)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,039 miles
- Test number
- 342895228289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,965 miles (+7,960)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 27,965 miles
- Test number
- 914909717276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 20,005 miles
- Test number
- 821363436286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 BVZ
- Does LR53 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BVZ is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 BVZ?
- The MOT on LR53 BVZ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 BVZ done?
- LR53 BVZ was recorded at 189,190 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,637 miles a year.
- Has LR53 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 BVZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 BVZ 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 LR53 BVZ find?
- LR53 BVZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge, and 5 more.
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