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Volvo XC70

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

5 PHWMOT history

5 PHW is a grey diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 163,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

5 PHW grey Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,728 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 PHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 PHW was last recorded at 163,728 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,001 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,727 miles
Average per year
6,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,728 miles
  • 2024 – 162,001 miles
  • 2023 – 158,693 miles
  • 2022 – 150,809 miles
  • 2020 – 139,088 miles
  • 2019 – 134,475 miles
  • 2018 – 125,403 miles
  • 2017 – 112,423 miles
  • 2015 – 107,077 miles
  • 2014 – 102,989 miles
  • 2013 – 94,817 miles
  • 2011 – 76,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,728 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,728 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,728 miles
    Test number
    655826615101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass162,001 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,001 miles
    Test number
    276599395863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass158,693 miles (+7,884)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,693 miles
    Test number
    226523271149
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass150,809 miles (+3,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,809 miles
    Test number
    593147631557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass147,463 miles (+8,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,463 miles
    Test number
    566835816150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass139,088 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,088 miles
    Test number
    628560742611
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass134,475 miles (+9,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    706571604303
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass125,403 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,403 miles
    Test number
    142464395477
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,271 miles (+6,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,271 miles
    Test number
    913263561594
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding in places
  10. Pass112,423 miles (+5,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    218949491012
    • AdvisoryLoose bear wiring around off side of engine ( front and rear )
    • AdvisoryOff side front outer position lamp not working ( orange bulb )
  11. Pass107,077 miles (+4,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    211279978901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass102,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    318935164383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,984 miles (+8,167)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,984 miles
    Test number
    815634264377
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass94,817 miles (+18,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    638552563214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    715565561203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail76,701 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    217893661289
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 5 PHW

What vehicle is registration 5 PHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 PHW on a grey diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 17 Sept 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 5 PHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 PHW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 PHW?
The MOT on 5 PHW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 PHW done?
5 PHW was recorded at 163,728 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
Has 5 PHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 PHW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on 5 PHW 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 5 PHW find?
5 PHW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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