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2004 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration LB53FOV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 198,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,930 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 184,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 180,277 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,055 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,623 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs service due on dash (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose missing (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs service due on dash (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,126 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides most forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,133 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,711 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
6 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,412 MI
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LB53FOV was registered on 2004-01-12
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