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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LX55 VYYMOT history

LX55 VYY is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LX55 VYY grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,267 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VYY was last recorded at 158,267 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 5,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,799 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,468 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,267 miles
  • 2025 – 152,799 miles
  • 2024 – 146,591 miles
  • 2023 – 140,585 miles
  • 2022 – 133,582 miles
  • 2021 – 127,698 miles
  • 2020 – 122,655 miles
  • 2019 – 116,506 miles
  • 2018 – 109,939 miles
  • 2017 – 105,986 miles
  • 2016 – 94,864 miles
  • 2015 – 87,379 miles
  • 2014 – 76,456 miles
  • 2013 – 66,693 miles
  • 2012 – 53,599 miles
  • 2011 – 43,487 miles
  • 2010 – 36,984 miles
  • 2009 – 29,930 miles
  • 2008 – 23,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,267 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,267 miles
    Test number
    579263720106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass152,799 miles (+6,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,799 miles
    Test number
    182733287126
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,591 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,591 miles
    Test number
    633184127294
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacement plate fitted (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail146,591 miles (+6,006)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,591 miles
    Test number
    823645843397
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern to dipped beam. Lens polished at VTS and pattern obtained. Strongly recommend replacement of headlamp lens, as some deterioration is internal (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacement plate fitted (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,585 miles
    Test number
    332709864073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail140,585 miles (+7,003)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,585 miles
    Test number
    292382614087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens polished at VTS and aim checked (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass133,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    189448881278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail133,582 miles (+5,884)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    347522759550
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses polished to reach acceptable standard, recommend new headlamp glass be fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass127,698 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,698 miles
    Test number
    601235804526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,655 miles (+6,149)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    822524714397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) appear worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in tread, wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside diffusion to dip beam image
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers corroded, becoming thin
    • AdvisoryNo 'blade' on rear wiper blade
  11. Pass116,506 miles (+6,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    404611944807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass109,939 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,939 miles
    Test number
    587876850059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak possibly from power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass105,986 miles (+11,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    283283142049
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in sidewall of all tyres
  14. Pass94,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,864 miles
    Test number
    993237538805
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated
  15. Fail94,864 miles (+7,485)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,864 miles
    Test number
    247416788157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated
  16. Pass87,379 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,379 miles
    Test number
    494959532789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,456 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    637940724251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,693 miles (+413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    688709833262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail66,280 miles (+12,681)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    269754033289
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass53,599 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    396067022489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,487 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    359094241252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,984 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,984 miles
    Test number
    670156630248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,930 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,930 miles
    Test number
    200136829256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,083 miles
    Test number
    642571438215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VYY

Does LX55 VYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VYY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VYY?
The MOT on LX55 VYY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VYY done?
LX55 VYY was recorded at 158,267 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has LX55 VYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VYY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VYY 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 LX55 VYY find?
LX55 VYY passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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