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Volvo C70

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

CES 252MOT history

CES 252 is a blue diesel Volvo C70 first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,197 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CES 252
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CES 252 was last recorded at 138,197 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,254 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,943 miles
Average per year
9,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,197 miles
  • 2025 – 133,254 miles
  • 2024 – 130,048 miles
  • 2023 – 126,646 miles
  • 2022 – 123,236 miles
  • 2021 – 114,083 miles
  • 2020 – 104,785 miles
  • 2019 – 95,971 miles
  • 2018 – 83,126 miles
  • 2017 – 70,775 miles
  • 2016 – 56,507 miles
  • 2015 – 40,771 miles
  • 2014 – 25,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,197 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    597769195820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,197 miles (+4,943)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    505045570036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,254 miles
    Test number
    214996667888
    • 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))

  4. Fail133,254 miles (+3,206)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,254 miles
    Test number
    368835020447
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass130,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,048 miles
    Test number
    939228053218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail130,048 miles (+3,402)1 dangerous5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,048 miles
    Test number
    166298798503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass126,646 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,646 miles
    Test number
    177129399480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail126,638 miles (+3,402)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,638 miles
    Test number
    168357484828
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,236 miles (+9,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    790708492949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,083 miles
    Test number
    142048129683
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,083 miles (+9,298)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,083 miles
    Test number
    879074672660
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,785 miles (+8,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,785 miles
    Test number
    931022843792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,971 miles (+12,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    405542847959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,126 miles (+12,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    980410096157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass70,775 miles (+14,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    515772684672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,507 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    107665843936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,975 miles (+12,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    839623764220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested:too clean to record.

  18. Pass40,771 miles (+14,833)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,771 miles
    Test number
    219628165455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteEmissions tested-too clean to record.

  19. Pass25,938 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,938 miles
    Test number
    227819964411
    • NoteEmissions tested:too clean to record.

Questions about CES 252

What vehicle is registration CES 252 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CES 252 on a blue diesel Volvo C70 first used on 29 Jun 2011. 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 CES 252 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CES 252 is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on CES 252?
The MOT on CES 252 is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CES 252 done?
CES 252 was recorded at 138,197 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 9,179 miles a year.
Has CES 252 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CES 252 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on CES 252 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 CES 252 find?
CES 252 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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