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Volvo C70

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS53 USZMOT history

LS53 USZ is a silver petrol Volvo C70 first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

LS53 USZ silver Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
85,496 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 USZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 USZ was last recorded at 85,496 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 2,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,399 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,097 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,496 miles
  • 2024 – 83,399 miles
  • 2023 – 78,328 miles
  • 2022 – 75,307 miles
  • 2021 – 72,061 miles
  • 2019 – 68,301 miles
  • 2018 – 58,958 miles
  • 2016 – 54,869 miles
  • 2015 – 52,210 miles
  • 2014 – 51,362 miles
  • 2013 – 48,760 miles
  • 2011 – 47,310 miles
  • 2010 – 42,557 miles
  • 2009 – 37,405 miles
  • 2008 – 31,511 miles
  • 2007 – 23,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,496 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,496 miles
    Test number
    334516201861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,399 miles (+5,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    546932729704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,328 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,328 miles
    Test number
    457237252034
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,307 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    323886892490
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail75,225 miles (+3,164)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    586246267233
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,061 miles (+3,760)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    814392096220
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,301 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    560443988416
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail68,301 miles (+3,143)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    580928666598
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    535747781898
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail65,156 miles (+6,198)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,156 miles
    Test number
    451223979606
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,958 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    987446092443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    534305068813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,869 miles (+2,659)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    854990447718
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 225/45/17 Avon sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass52,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    285671130874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,210 miles (+848)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    313056308645
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSteering system fouling both fronts on full lock steering stops (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass51,362 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    996668004341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,760 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    508779803001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    607280541364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,310 miles (+4,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    635089331330
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass42,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    404725110329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,557 miles (+5,152)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    182104410377
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
    • NoteO/s front tyre slightly cut

  22. Pass37,405 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,405 miles
    Test number
    633788109399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    131089198235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,511 miles (+8,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    212527598298
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass23,004 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    531086157130
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSome wear both front & rear disc

  26. Fail23,004 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    804656557181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSome wear both front & rear disc

Questions about LS53 USZ

Does LS53 USZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 USZ expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 USZ?
The MOT on LS53 USZ expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 USZ done?
LS53 USZ was recorded at 85,496 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has LS53 USZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 USZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 USZ 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 LS53 USZ find?
LS53 USZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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