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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

LS51 LVBMOT history

LS51 LVB is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LS51 LVB blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,739 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LVB was last recorded at 87,739 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,592 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
3,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,739 miles
  • 2025 – 87,592 miles
  • 2024 – 87,467 miles
  • 2023 – 86,790 miles
  • 2022 – 86,113 miles
  • 2021 – 85,280 miles
  • 2020 – 83,283 miles
  • 2019 – 80,652 miles
  • 2018 – 78,566 miles
  • 2017 – 74,651 miles
  • 2016 – 72,186 miles
  • 2015 – 60,973 miles
  • 2014 – 56,091 miles
  • 2013 – 52,251 miles
  • 2012 – 45,836 miles
  • 2011 – 41,094 miles
  • 2010 – 38,123 miles
  • 2009 – 33,993 miles
  • 2008 – 29,959 miles
  • 2007 – 26,376 miles
  • 2006 – 22,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,739 miles
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,739 miles (+147)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    612986268525
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass87,592 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    181721462479
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail87,592 miles (+125)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    301400578972
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass87,467 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    871952342557
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Fail87,465 miles (+675)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    979749146785
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass86,790 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    707320763117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,113 miles (+833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    980079921425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm slight play.
  8. Pass85,280 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    711309694893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
  9. Pass83,283 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    484474021819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail83,279 miles (+2,627)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    951635117129
    • MajorNearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass80,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    796058439908
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail80,652 miles (+2,086)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    500520820028
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass78,566 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    599820187241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,651 miles
    Test number
    443615260135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,651 miles (+2,465)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,651 miles
    Test number
    874260068223
    • Repaired at testFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass72,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    957708220860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,186 miles (+11,213)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    712868504326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass60,973 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    694337844080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,091 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,091 miles
    Test number
    109363674238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail52,251 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,251 miles
    Test number
    688689243215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts on offside rear and nearside rear tyre wall
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass52,251 miles (+6,415)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,251 miles
    Test number
    709529343282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts on offside rear and nearside rear tyre wall
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass45,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    708139142281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,836 miles (+4,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    436239142242
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
  24. Pass41,094 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    489299481172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,123 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    180894760238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,993 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    863048079256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,959 miles
    Test number
    240316878221
    • 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)
  28. Fail29,959 miles (+3,583)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,959 miles
    Test number
    350726478457
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • 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)
  29. Pass26,376 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,376 miles
    Test number
    903198297242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    350131276428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LVB

Does LS51 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 LVB is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LVB?
The MOT on LS51 LVB is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 LVB done?
LS51 LVB was recorded at 87,739 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
Has LS51 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LVB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 LVB 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 LS51 LVB find?
LS51 LVB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: eml on; nearside rear anti roll bar d bush worn; nearside rear light cluster damaged, and 4 more.

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