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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

C8 BLWMOT history

C8 BLW is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
170,703 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BLW was last recorded at 170,703 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,555 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,703 miles
  • 2024 – 166,527 miles
  • 2023 – 163,043 miles
  • 2021 – 158,937 miles
  • 2020 – 157,138 miles
  • 2019 – 155,883 miles
  • 2018 – 154,263 miles
  • 2017 – 151,820 miles
  • 2015 – 142,242 miles
  • 2014 – 133,285 miles
  • 2013 – 129,368 miles
  • 2012 – 120,438 miles
  • 2011 – 112,661 miles
  • 2010 – 108,413 miles
  • 2009 – 103,330 miles
  • 2008 – 97,173 miles
  • 2007 – 88,928 miles
  • 2006 – 78,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,703 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,703 miles (+148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,703 miles
    Test number
    645313331551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail170,555 miles (+4,028)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,555 miles
    Test number
    673850598234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass166,527 miles (+3,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,527 miles
    Test number
    876941842663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,043 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,043 miles
    Test number
    411497263702
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,043 miles (+4,106)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,043 miles
    Test number
    831403731453
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,937 miles (+1,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,937 miles
    Test number
    901365500308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  7. Pass157,138 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    157,138 miles
    Test number
    904127551400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  8. Pass155,883 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,883 miles
    Test number
    985092618778
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  9. Fail155,830 miles (+1,567)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,830 miles
    Test number
    439235055655
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  10. Pass154,263 miles (+2,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,263 miles
    Test number
    833979199273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Pass151,820 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,820 miles
    Test number
    816935711708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail151,800 miles (+9,558)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,800 miles
    Test number
    266184992203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass142,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,242 miles
    Test number
    887859139132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  14. Fail142,242 miles (+8,957)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,242 miles
    Test number
    361266216225
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass133,285 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,285 miles
    Test number
    355066374263
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail133,285 miles (+3,917)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,285 miles
    Test number
    728195964298
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass129,368 miles (+8,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,368 miles
    Test number
    999748793298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass120,438 miles (+352)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    748163842243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/S/F tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both front inner rack joints
    • NoteTow bar brackets corroded

  19. Fail120,086 miles (+7,425)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    846160732229
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/S/F tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both front inner rack joints
    • NoteTow bar brackets corroded

  20. Pass112,661 miles (+4,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,661 miles
    Test number
    636328331294
    • NoteSlight wear o/s inner rack joint

  21. Pass108,413 miles (+5,083)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    883861720294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight roughness n/s front wheel bearing

  22. Pass103,330 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    630115519294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,173 miles (+8,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    202191638246
    • NoteSlight wear inner rack joints

  24. Pass88,928 miles (+10,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    810585437214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    202191426289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about C8 BLW

Does C8 BLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 BLW expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 BLW?
The MOT on C8 BLW expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 BLW done?
C8 BLW was recorded at 170,703 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has C8 BLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BLW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 BLW 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 C8 BLW find?
C8 BLW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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