Volvo V70
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,984 cc
ALU 12MOT history
ALU 12 is a black diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 102,635 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 9 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ALU 12
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ALU 12 was last recorded at 102,635 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,605 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 5,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,635 miles
- 2025 – 102,000 miles
- 2023 – 95,180 miles
- 2021 – 88,147 miles
- 2020 – 84,112 miles
- 2019 – 73,719 miles
- 2018 – 63,303 miles
- 2017 – 50,912 miles
- 2016 – 41,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,635 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEngine to clean to obtain emmission readingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,635 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 102,635 miles
- Test number
- 473578567699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine to clean to obtain emmission reading
Fail102,605 miles (+605)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,605 miles
- Test number
- 281419417933
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine to clean to obtain emmission reading
Pass102,000 miles (+93)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 102,000 miles
- Test number
- 497753289123
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail101,907 miles (+6,727)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,907 miles
- Test number
- 386765939859
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,180 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 95,180 miles
- Test number
- 513911513948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
Fail95,177 miles (+7,030)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,177 miles
- Test number
- 775535232391
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass88,147 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,147 miles
- Test number
- 185814738164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,112 miles (+39)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,112 miles
- Test number
- 519114530135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail84,073 miles (+10,354)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,073 miles
- Test number
- 217674168215
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,719 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,719 miles
- Test number
- 324263600109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail73,719 miles (+10,416)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,719 miles
- Test number
- 190314768991
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,303 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 63,303 miles
- Test number
- 562015753318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,293 miles (+12,381)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,293 miles
- Test number
- 252749271959
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 50,912 miles
- Test number
- 864129283144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,912 miles (+9,463)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,912 miles
- Test number
- 475280349778
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass41,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 41,449 miles
- Test number
- 467483843870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,449 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,449 miles
- Test number
- 673995531990
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Questions about ALU 12
- What vehicle is registration ALU 12 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ALU 12 on a black diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Jan 2013. 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 ALU 12 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ALU 12 is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ALU 12?
- The MOT on ALU 12 is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ALU 12 done?
- ALU 12 was recorded at 102,635 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
- Has ALU 12 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ALU 12 has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on ALU 12 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 ALU 12 find?
- ALU 12 passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; engine to clean to obtain emmission reading.
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