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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,400 cc

1959 VUMOT history

1959 VU is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

1959 VU silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,187 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1959 VU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1959 VU was last recorded at 128,187 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,636 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,551 miles
Average per year
5,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,187 miles
  • 2025 – 124,636 miles
  • 2024 – 121,136 miles
  • 2023 – 115,980 miles
  • 2022 – 111,400 miles
  • 2021 – 107,007 miles
  • 2020 – 103,631 miles
  • 2019 – 98,815 miles
  • 2018 – 90,713 miles
  • 2017 – 83,290 miles
  • 2016 – 79,836 miles
  • 2015 – 76,243 miles
  • 2014 – 69,088 miles
  • 2013 – 61,056 miles
  • 2012 – 46,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,187 miles
    Test number
    541397131114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail128,180 miles (+3,544)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,180 miles
    Test number
    446039114769
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass124,636 miles (+3,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    639962743085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass121,136 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,136 miles
    Test number
    689682735369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass115,980 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,980 miles
    Test number
    618097765155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,400 miles
    Test number
    935216943510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail111,353 miles (+4,346)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    386336511929
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass107,007 miles (+3,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,007 miles
    Test number
    906837501577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,631 miles (+4,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,631 miles
    Test number
    120227856700
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass98,815 miles (+8,102)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    574980040359
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass90,713 miles (+7,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    566293125872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,290 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    782316229914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,836 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,836 miles
    Test number
    152246885830
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >>> CHECK NEXT SERVICE (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES >>> CHECK ADVISED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush N/S AND O/S FRONT REAR MAIN BUSHING (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER SERIOUS WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED/ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail79,836 miles (+3,593)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,836 miles
    Test number
    676423627762
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working N/S/F (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH RESET, N/S HIGH (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >>> CHECK NEXT SERVICE (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES >>> CHECK ADVISED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush N/S AND O/S FRONT REAR MAIN BUSHING (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER SERIOUS WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED/ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    280155590962
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc rusty

  16. Fail76,243 miles (+7,155)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    265294975490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc rusty

  17. Pass69,088 miles (+8,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,088 miles
    Test number
    307398754468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,056 miles (+14,774)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    695173433283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,282 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    708004332223
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteEmissions too low to register
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about 1959 VU

What vehicle is registration 1959 VU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1959 VU on a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 16 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1959 VU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1959 VU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1959 VU?
The MOT on 1959 VU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1959 VU done?
1959 VU was recorded at 128,187 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
Has 1959 VU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1959 VU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 1959 VU 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 1959 VU find?
1959 VU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim.

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