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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,435 cc

LR53 YCAMOT history

LR53 YCA is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LR53 YCA blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,055 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YCA was last recorded at 97,055 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,040 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,055 miles
  • 2025 – 96,671 miles
  • 2024 – 95,352 miles
  • 2021 – 92,459 miles
  • 2020 – 89,900 miles
  • 2019 – 85,729 miles
  • 2018 – 81,723 miles
  • 2017 – 77,844 miles
  • 2016 – 73,875 miles
  • 2015 – 70,217 miles
  • 2014 – 70,109 miles
  • 2013 – 64,895 miles
  • 2012 – 63,638 miles
  • 2011 – 61,565 miles
  • 2010 – 58,588 miles
  • 2009 – 54,279 miles
  • 2008 – 52,685 miles
  • 2007 – 42,883 miles
  • 2006 – 32,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,055 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    159724309389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail97,040 miles (+369)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,040 miles
    Test number
    311277366381
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle poor condition (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,671 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    134238763092
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail96,670 miles (+1,318)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    700395891644
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 v91 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,352 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    584438280000
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail95,352 miles (+2,893)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    806822120472
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass92,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    335573018973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Fail92,459 miles (+2,559)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    679781262952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass89,900 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    714649956447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass85,729 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    361131805675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,723 miles (+3,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    612354716986
    • AdvisoryFront innner brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tryre is starting to perish and crack
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  12. Pass77,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    343833099868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,844 miles (+3,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    870439570090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass73,875 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,875 miles
    Test number
    151716716993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre getting low
  15. Fail73,847 miles (+3,630)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    670759167329
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre getting low
  16. Pass70,217 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    656161265080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,109 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    495863624203
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
  18. Fail70,108 miles (+5,213)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    779623624219
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing
  19. Pass64,895 miles (+1,257)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    438520243270
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass63,638 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    926476922247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,565 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    927603541290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    773799030269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,586 miles (+4,307)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    101909230294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  24. Pass54,279 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    470990219225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,685 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,685 miles
    Test number
    483290448266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,883 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    171313937238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    633559046289
    • NoteBoth rear tyeres worn on edges

Questions about LR53 YCA

Does LR53 YCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YCA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YCA?
The MOT on LR53 YCA is valid until 6 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 YCA done?
LR53 YCA was recorded at 97,055 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,319 miles a year.
Has LR53 YCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YCA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 YCA 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 YCA find?
LR53 YCA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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