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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

M5 LYBMOT history

M5 LYB is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 15 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

M5 LYB blue Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,844 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LYB was last recorded at 58,844 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,224 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,620 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,844 miles
  • 2025 – 57,224 miles
  • 2024 – 56,015 miles
  • 2023 – 54,765 miles
  • 2022 – 53,371 miles
  • 2021 – 51,181 miles
  • 2019 – 47,312 miles
  • 2018 – 43,289 miles
  • 2017 – 40,941 miles
  • 2016 – 38,347 miles
  • 2015 – 34,564 miles
  • 2014 – 31,235 miles
  • 2013 – 26,640 miles
  • 2012 – 21,091 miles
  • 2011 – 19,809 miles
  • 2010 – 16,630 miles
  • 2009 – 13,743 miles
  • 2007 – 11,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,844 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS ON MIRROR
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,844 miles (+1,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    872964028963
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS ON MIRROR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    278976205815
    • AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring cracking

  3. Fail57,224 miles (+1,209)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    719623708951
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring cracking

  4. Pass56,015 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    870360174264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,765 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    784558993853
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,765 miles (+1,394)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    109411267810
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    488822223108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,371 miles (+2,190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    222107516282
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,181 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    991316033845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,312 miles
    Test number
    576259162085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,312 miles (+4,023)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,312 miles
    Test number
    724864621408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass43,289 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,289 miles
    Test number
    751600429936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,941 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    774611276306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,347 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    630659411184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,564 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    989719745168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,235 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    849243754169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,640 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,640 miles
    Test number
    369929843104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,091 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,091 miles
    Test number
    367481552179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,809 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    306199941404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,630 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,630 miles
    Test number
    432511700269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,743 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,743 miles
    Test number
    381185019431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,869 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,869 miles
    Test number
    993954637252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,859 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,859 miles
    Test number
    340243737489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about M5 LYB

Does M5 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LYB is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LYB?
The MOT on M5 LYB is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LYB done?
M5 LYB was recorded at 58,844 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has M5 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LYB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LYB 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 M5 LYB find?
M5 LYB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall.

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