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Volvo XC70

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

C5 DOGMOT history

C5 DOG is a green diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 214,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
214,148 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DOG was last recorded at 214,148 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,115 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
9,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,148 miles
  • 2024 – 212,318 miles
  • 2023 – 209,663 miles
  • 2022 – 207,205 miles
  • 2021 – 204,263 miles
  • 2020 – 201,126 miles
  • 2019 – 187,923 miles
  • 2018 – 175,723 miles
  • 2017 – 164,904 miles
  • 2015 – 140,098 miles
  • 2014 – 121,445 miles
  • 2013 – 100,492 miles
  • 2012 – 84,716 miles
  • 2011 – 81,223 miles
  • 2010 – 74,931 miles
  • 2009 – 68,827 miles
  • 2008 – 63,935 miles
  • 2007 – 55,297 miles
  • 2006 – 37,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust section corroded

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,148 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    214,148 miles
    Test number
    221629208279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust section corroded

  2. Fail214,115 miles (+1,797)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,115 miles
    Test number
    268098394852
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded middle and rear sections

  3. Pass212,318 miles (+2,655)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    212,318 miles
    Test number
    980038013091
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass209,663 miles (+2,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    209,663 miles
    Test number
    160322396808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass207,205 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    207,205 miles
    Test number
    729395765249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass204,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    204,263 miles
    Test number
    731561416473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail204,263 miles (+3,137)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,263 miles
    Test number
    652374376094
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass201,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    201,126 miles
    Test number
    437281257359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail201,126 miles (+13,203)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,126 miles
    Test number
    772157954832
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass187,923 miles (+12,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    187,923 miles
    Test number
    825297455939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass175,723 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,723 miles
    Test number
    217332270733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,904 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    164,904 miles
    Test number
    957193722676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail164,901 miles (+24,803)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,901 miles
    Test number
    574128616789
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass140,098 miles (+18,653)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,098 miles
    Test number
    216015335190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,445 miles
    Test number
    656736784088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,445 miles (+20,953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,445 miles
    Test number
    859004184096
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  17. Pass100,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,492 miles
    Test number
    598454983081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,491 miles (+15,775)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    618094283005
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass84,716 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,716 miles
    Test number
    169627782428
    • 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)

  20. Pass81,223 miles (+6,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    976943391175
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail74,931 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    762675190137
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass74,931 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    832595790110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,827 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    961301899161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,935 miles (+8,638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    393848398171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,297 miles (+17,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    622397697124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    661679696121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 DOG

Does C5 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DOG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 DOG?
The MOT on C5 DOG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DOG done?
C5 DOG was recorded at 214,148 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 9,090 miles a year.
Has C5 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DOG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 DOG 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 DOG find?
C5 DOG passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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