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Volvo XC70

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

V21 LVOMOT history

V21 LVO is a silver diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

V21 LVO silver Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
188,228 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 LVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 LVO was last recorded at 188,228 miles on 25 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,226 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,228 miles
  • 2025 – 180,551 miles
  • 2024 – 161,900 miles
  • 2023 – 152,944 miles
  • 2022 – 141,008 miles
  • 2021 – 132,423 miles
  • 2020 – 128,400 miles
  • 2019 – 119,247 miles
  • 2018 – 117,231 miles
  • 2017 – 115,603 miles
  • 2016 – 113,663 miles
  • 2015 – 112,214 miles
  • 2014 – 109,728 miles
  • 2013 – 107,209 miles
  • 2012 – 89,492 miles
  • 2011 – 80,369 miles
  • 2010 – 66,486 miles
  • 2009 – 50,017 miles
  • 2008 – 42,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,228 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses in poor condition - images quite poor

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,228 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,228 miles
    Test number
    599407120252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail188,226 miles (+7,675)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,226 miles
    Test number
    974758333845
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,551 miles (+18,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    180,551 miles
    Test number
    126919405771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,900 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,900 miles
    Test number
    447447077857
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses in poor condition - images quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner `D` bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,898 miles (+8,954)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,898 miles
    Test number
    262681884407
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses in poor condition - images quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner `D` bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,944 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,944 miles
    Test number
    365896886252
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  7. Fail152,944 miles (+11,936)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,944 miles
    Test number
    933400900181
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure rear hanger detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  8. Pass141,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,008 miles
    Test number
    882510646033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,008 miles (+8,585)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,008 miles
    Test number
    653973148684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,423 miles (+4,023)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,423 miles
    Test number
    274926368704
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside of vehicle

  11. Pass128,400 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    719135241799
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses cloudy

  12. Fail128,395 miles (+9,148)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    407712435775
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses cloudy

  13. Pass119,247 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    344372413397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,246 miles (+2,015)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    824882148054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass117,231 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    346612239675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront head lights lens frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Fail117,226 miles (+1,623)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,226 miles
    Test number
    743742499704
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged on d/shaft abs ring gear (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront head lights lens frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Pass115,603 miles (+1,940)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    129028010317
    • DangerousOffside front tyre at 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on exhaust centre section incomplete
    • AdvisorySome deterioration on front registration plate
    • AdvisorySome movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes(front bushes)

  18. Pass113,663 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    882459943446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,662 miles (+1,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    228033949804
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass112,214 miles (+2,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,214 miles
    Test number
    515669665425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass109,728 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    368017434341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass107,209 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,209 miles
    Test number
    168201053349
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail107,206 miles (+5,103)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    145960553341
    • FailureCentre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass102,103 miles (+12,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,103 miles
    Test number
    269040413081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass89,492 miles (+9,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    695110012054
    • 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)

  26. Pass80,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    288816501078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail80,369 miles (+13,883)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    799956601031
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass66,486 miles (+16,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    391181310050
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass50,017 miles (+7,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,017 miles
    Test number
    171593919083
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass42,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    214075518058
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V21 LVO

Does V21 LVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 LVO is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 LVO?
The MOT on V21 LVO is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 LVO done?
V21 LVO was recorded at 188,228 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
Has V21 LVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 LVO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 LVO 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 V21 LVO find?
V21 LVO passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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