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Volvo XC70

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

96 FONMOT history

96 FON is a black petrol Volvo XC70 first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

96 FON black Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,571 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
96 FON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

96 FON was last recorded at 154,571 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 9,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,839 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,732 miles
Average per year
7,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,571 miles
  • 2024 – 144,839 miles
  • 2022 – 131,032 miles
  • 2021 – 124,769 miles
  • 2020 – 119,217 miles
  • 2019 – 113,984 miles
  • 2018 – 109,396 miles
  • 2017 – 104,232 miles
  • 2015 – 94,378 miles
  • 2014 – 85,874 miles
  • 2013 – 75,293 miles
  • 2012 – 68,872 miles
  • 2011 – 61,901 miles
  • 2010 – 43,034 miles
  • 2009 – 32,320 miles
  • 2008 – 23,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,571 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,571 miles (+9,732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,571 miles
    Test number
    285968744001
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass144,839 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,839 miles
    Test number
    357874433273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail144,832 miles (+7,089)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,832 miles
    Test number
    698062902103
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,743 miles
    Test number
    296805240189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,743 miles (+6,711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,743 miles
    Test number
    276932074664
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,032 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,032 miles
    Test number
    863120289755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,024 miles (+6,255)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    293664096173
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass124,769 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,769 miles
    Test number
    472850117896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,217 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    474976718832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,030 miles (+5,046)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,030 miles
    Test number
    324930665730
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass113,984 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    771334813360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,396 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    411087751594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,232 miles
    Test number
    743414095733
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail104,252 miles (+9,874)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,252 miles
    Test number
    155908438670
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deflated

  15. Pass94,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    655110125868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,378 miles (+235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    669846829998
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  17. Pass94,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,143 miles
    Test number
    747198465072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,143 miles (+8,269)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,143 miles
    Test number
    748574865040
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass85,874 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    606017184090
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads appear to be getting low.
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken.Exhaust secure at time of test.

  20. Fail85,873 miles (+10,580)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,873 miles
    Test number
    647954284050
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads appear to be getting low.
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken.Exhaust secure at time of test.

  21. Pass75,293 miles (+6,421)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    325130083063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequatley supported

  22. Pass68,872 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    228346872035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,901 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    177272881168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE Nail in n/s rear tyre

  24. Fail61,901 miles (+18,867)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    178531681134
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE Nail in n/s rear tyre

  25. Pass43,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,034 miles
    Test number
    634987070181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,034 miles (+1,994)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,034 miles
    Test number
    622784070150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low tread not below limits at time of test.

  27. Fail41,040 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    170990860413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass41,040 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    940850160027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,320 miles (+8,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    193579949491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,405 miles
    Test number
    711401058063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 96 FON

What vehicle is registration 96 FON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 96 FON on a black petrol Volvo XC70 first used on 22 Feb 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 96 FON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 96 FON is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 96 FON?
The MOT on 96 FON is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 96 FON done?
96 FON was recorded at 154,571 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,422 miles a year.
Has 96 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 96 FON has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 96 FON 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 96 FON find?
96 FON passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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