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Volvo XC70

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

A12 EBRMOT history

A12 EBR is a black diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 23 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

A12 EBR black Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,417 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 EBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 EBR was last recorded at 156,417 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,313 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
7,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,417 miles
  • 2024 – 151,300 miles
  • 2023 – 146,013 miles
  • 2022 – 139,737 miles
  • 2021 – 135,667 miles
  • 2020 – 131,679 miles
  • 2019 – 126,272 miles
  • 2018 – 115,976 miles
  • 2017 – 106,557 miles
  • 2016 – 97,799 miles
  • 2015 – 91,050 miles
  • 2014 – 84,359 miles
  • 2013 – 77,902 miles
  • 2012 – 63,657 miles
  • 2011 – 53,700 miles
  • 2010 – 40,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,417 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just metRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,417 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,417 miles
    Test number
    951554045567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
  2. Fail156,313 miles (+5,013)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,313 miles
    Test number
    802021576506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
  3. Pass151,300 miles (+5,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    178281447970
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass146,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,013 miles
    Test number
    452437231065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail146,013 miles (+6,276)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,013 miles
    Test number
    792034676758
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass139,737 miles (+4,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,737 miles
    Test number
    977781280638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass135,667 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    326188048653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass131,679 miles (+5,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,679 miles
    Test number
    710219923525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass126,272 miles (+10,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,272 miles
    Test number
    782566990066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,976 miles (+9,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,976 miles
    Test number
    127946260939
    • 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))
  11. Pass106,557 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,557 miles
    Test number
    449026676389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    191010054315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail97,799 miles (+6,749)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    361302593895
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass91,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    685957275161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail91,050 miles (+6,691)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    228607275434
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass84,359 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,359 miles
    Test number
    426668744100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,902 miles (+14,245)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    465721273144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,657 miles (+9,957)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    705240112138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe securing bracket broken on OS but exhaust still secure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass53,700 miles (+13,345)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    535529601109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    511169790070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 EBR

Does A12 EBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 EBR is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 EBR?
The MOT on A12 EBR is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 EBR done?
A12 EBR was recorded at 156,417 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,438 miles a year.
Has A12 EBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 EBR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 EBR 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 A12 EBR find?
A12 EBR passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; parking brake efficiency only just met.

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