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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

C5 CEWMOT history

C5 CEW is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

C5 CEW blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,445 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 CEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 CEW was last recorded at 170,445 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 6,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,155 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,290 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,445 miles
  • 2025 – 164,155 miles
  • 2024 – 157,096 miles
  • 2023 – 153,778 miles
  • 2022 – 148,529 miles
  • 2021 – 144,805 miles
  • 2020 – 142,173 miles
  • 2019 – 132,067 miles
  • 2018 – 122,850 miles
  • 2017 – 117,034 miles
  • 2016 – 113,362 miles
  • 2015 – 106,452 miles
  • 2014 – 96,675 miles
  • 2013 – 86,558 miles
  • 2012 – 78,920 miles
  • 2011 – 68,953 miles
  • 2010 – 59,108 miles
  • 2009 – 50,861 miles
  • 2008 – 41,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,445 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,445 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,445 miles
    Test number
    794669454408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,155 miles
    Test number
    165238207297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,155 miles (+7,059)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,155 miles
    Test number
    425830548621
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass157,096 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,096 miles
    Test number
    991009398026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,778 miles
    Test number
    723272456189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,778 miles (+5,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,778 miles
    Test number
    896506571548
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,529 miles (+3,724)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    258012099154
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,805 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,805 miles
    Test number
    543898028533
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,173 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,173 miles
    Test number
    542596905847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail142,173 miles (+10,106)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,173 miles
    Test number
    985141251284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass132,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    996664160054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,067 miles (+9,217)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,067 miles
    Test number
    715229360779
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass122,850 miles (+5,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,850 miles
    Test number
    667117536820
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass117,034 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,034 miles
    Test number
    748028973321
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail117,011 miles (+3,649)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,011 miles
    Test number
    716623861600
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    169919440663
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail113,362 miles (+6,910)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    283687419875
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass106,452 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    116280175036
    • 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)

  19. Fail106,395 miles (+9,720)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    368248165043
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass96,675 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    167177864490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,558 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    398320563070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,920 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    158531762473
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail78,919 miles (+9,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    629860562064
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass68,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    165020761428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,953 miles (+9,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    605609551012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass59,108 miles (+8,247)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    472860060061
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass50,861 miles (+8,878)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    814661169082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    511548158091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 CEW

Does C5 CEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 CEW is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 CEW?
The MOT on C5 CEW is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 CEW done?
C5 CEW was recorded at 170,445 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has C5 CEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 CEW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 CEW 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 C5 CEW find?
C5 CEW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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