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Volvo XC70

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

701 AWMOT history

701 AW is a red diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

701 AW red Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
200,120 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
701 AW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

701 AW was last recorded at 200,120 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,086 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
8,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,120 miles
  • 2025 – 194,285 miles
  • 2024 – 187,801 miles
  • 2023 – 179,463 miles
  • 2022 – 173,143 miles
  • 2021 – 166,829 miles
  • 2020 – 160,294 miles
  • 2019 – 154,517 miles
  • 2018 – 146,108 miles
  • 2017 – 138,363 miles
  • 2016 – 131,199 miles
  • 2015 – 124,491 miles
  • 2014 – 115,016 miles
  • 2013 – 102,233 miles
  • 2012 – 91,329 miles
  • 2011 – 80,667 miles
  • 2010 – 64,555 miles
  • 2009 – 53,197 miles
  • 2008 – 40,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,120 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,120 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    200,120 miles
    Test number
    651995073153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail200,086 miles (+5,801)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,086 miles
    Test number
    200645167915
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass194,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,285 miles
    Test number
    297118106524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail194,284 miles (+6,483)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,284 miles
    Test number
    394261643226
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass187,801 miles (+8,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    187,801 miles
    Test number
    291206822084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  6. Pass179,463 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,463 miles
    Test number
    990848278728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,462 miles (+6,319)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,462 miles
    Test number
    380983507111
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation pulling to n/s front (1.2.1 (d))
  8. Pass173,143 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,143 miles
    Test number
    161767827676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,829 miles (+6,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,829 miles
    Test number
    982775971223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass160,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,294 miles
    Test number
    792270522916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail160,294 miles (+5,777)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,294 miles
    Test number
    522526257929
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass154,517 miles (+8,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,517 miles
    Test number
    103242017442
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass146,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,108 miles
    Test number
    183595569049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,108 miles (+7,745)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,108 miles
    Test number
    407262629194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass138,363 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    321340184136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,199 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    681582060437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,491 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,491 miles
    Test number
    430107930201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,016 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    217035564238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail114,675 miles (+12,442)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    188504354231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged.
  20. Pass102,233 miles (+10,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,233 miles
    Test number
    357612463274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass91,329 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    446959452299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust braket broken but exhaust still adequetly supported
    • NoteTop engine mount bush slightly deterioated
  22. Fail91,329 miles (+10,662)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    568355952235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust braket broken but exhaust still adequetly supported
    • NoteTop engine mount bush slightly deterioated
  23. Pass80,667 miles (+16,112)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    959869441218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,555 miles (+11,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    750116240242
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres on legal tread limit
  25. Pass53,197 miles (+12,782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    314508849448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    714637678157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 701 AW

What vehicle is registration 701 AW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 701 AW on a red diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 8 Jul 2005. 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 701 AW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 701 AW is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 701 AW?
The MOT on 701 AW is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 701 AW done?
701 AW was recorded at 200,120 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,747 miles a year.
Has 701 AW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 701 AW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 701 AW 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 701 AW find?
701 AW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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