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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

1970 KOMOT history

1970 KO is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

1970 KO gold Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,046 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1970 KO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1970 KO was last recorded at 161,046 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,999 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,047 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,046 miles
  • 2025 – 157,999 miles
  • 2024 – 154,613 miles
  • 2023 – 151,906 miles
  • 2022 – 147,298 miles
  • 2021 – 144,347 miles
  • 2020 – 139,924 miles
  • 2019 – 134,330 miles
  • 2018 – 127,474 miles
  • 2017 – 113,349 miles
  • 2016 – 102,531 miles
  • 2015 – 89,582 miles
  • 2014 – 83,596 miles
  • 2013 – 73,164 miles
  • 2012 – 63,208 miles
  • 2011 – 52,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,046 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,046 miles (+3,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,046 miles
    Test number
    752016852099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass157,999 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,999 miles
    Test number
    919896596145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail157,997 miles (+3,384)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,997 miles
    Test number
    635899150813
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,613 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,613 miles
    Test number
    570040429047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass151,906 miles (+4,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,906 miles
    Test number
    109907288705
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass147,298 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,298 miles
    Test number
    387097124887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,347 miles (+4,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,347 miles
    Test number
    790581518514
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rusted both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass139,924 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,924 miles
    Test number
    905173700455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,330 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    717313216731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,474 miles (+14,125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    268539913378
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs loom (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass113,349 miles (+10,818)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    543611100544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,531 miles (+12,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    972608698887
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
  13. Pass89,582 miles (+5,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    436560945190
    • NotePlastic trimsa shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
  14. Pass83,596 miles (+10,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    775263864118
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
  15. Pass73,164 miles (+9,956)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    495462143123
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slight wear
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
  16. Pass63,208 miles (+11,110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    358655162126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
  17. Pass52,098 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    937962251196
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Questions about 1970 KO

What vehicle is registration 1970 KO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1970 KO on a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 18 Jun 2008. 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 1970 KO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1970 KO is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1970 KO?
The MOT on 1970 KO is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1970 KO done?
1970 KO was recorded at 161,046 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has 1970 KO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1970 KO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 1970 KO 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 1970 KO find?
1970 KO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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