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Volvo C70

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

V5 LHMMOT history

V5 LHM is a grey petrol Volvo C70 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,398 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LHM was last recorded at 102,398 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,225 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,173 miles
Average per year
5,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,398 miles
  • 2025 – 98,225 miles
  • 2024 – 94,781 miles
  • 2023 – 90,399 miles
  • 2022 – 84,655 miles
  • 2020 – 77,554 miles
  • 2019 – 70,504 miles
  • 2018 – 58,790 miles
  • 2017 – 49,865 miles
  • 2016 – 42,444 miles
  • 2015 – 35,655 miles
  • 2014 – 26,806 miles
  • 2013 – 21,489 miles
  • 2012 – 19,799 miles
  • 2011 – 18,546 miles
  • 2010 – 15,612 miles
  • 2009 – 13,253 miles
  • 2008 – 9,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,398 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has hole in it

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,398 miles (+4,173)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    294437188471
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,225 miles (+3,444)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    960511062091
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both rear sub frame mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,781 miles (+4,382)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    684807897803
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,399 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    812272502313
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective has hole in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,395 miles (+5,740)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    490865344872
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective has hole in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,655 miles (+7,101)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    291888861504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass77,554 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    814175516101
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass stonechipped
    • AdvisoryPlay in the nearside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

  8. Fail77,551 miles (+7,047)2 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    876218556244
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass stonechipped
    • AdvisoryPlay in the nearside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

  9. Pass70,504 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    459517002414
    • AdvisoryChip in o/s headlamp glass lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s rack mounting
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail70,504 miles (+11,714)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    812575139917
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in o/s headlamp glass lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s rack mounting
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass58,790 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    644820666437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  12. Fail58,790 miles (+8,925)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    363002306076
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  13. Pass49,865 miles (+7,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    641070734345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight damage nsf tyre and wheel

  14. Pass42,444 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    384494624169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    275480195438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,655 miles (+8,849)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    785039485197
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOsf checkstrap needs attention
    • NoteOsr tyre heavily perished

  17. Pass26,806 miles (+5,317)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    807355494197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres craked and perished
    • NoteNsf tyre and wheel damaged

  18. Pass21,489 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,489 miles
    Test number
    999109293135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,799 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,799 miles
    Test number
    865885392169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,546 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    796275681122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,612 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,612 miles
    Test number
    194535590180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,253 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,253 miles
    Test number
    121227199156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,860 miles
    Test number
    101359048184
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  24. Fail9,860 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,860 miles
    Test number
    643469248187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

Questions about V5 LHM

Does V5 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LHM is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LHM?
The MOT on V5 LHM is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LHM done?
V5 LHM was recorded at 102,398 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
Has V5 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LHM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 LHM 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 V5 LHM find?
V5 LHM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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