Volvo V70
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc
FOX 23MOT history
FOX 23 is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 135,110 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FOX 23
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
FOX 23 was last recorded at 135,110 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,382 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,728 miles
- Average per year
- 5,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,110 miles
- 2025 – 125,382 miles
- 2024 – 115,912 miles
- 2023 – 107,563 miles
- 2022 – 101,399 miles
- 2021 – 93,295 miles
- 2020 – 85,752 miles
- 2019 – 78,965 miles
- 2018 – 73,275 miles
- 2017 – 66,612 miles
- 2016 – 59,500 miles
- 2015 – 53,514 miles
- 2014 – 50,991 miles
- 2013 – 48,578 miles
- 2012 – 46,338 miles
- 2011 – 43,036 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail135,110 miles
- MajorExhaust system insecure 2 brackets rotted off (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced riser panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced riser panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody & suspension components corroding/rusty
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail135,110 miles (+9,728)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,110 miles
- Test number
- 576200338752
- MajorExhaust system insecure 2 brackets rotted off (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced riser panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced riser panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody & suspension components corroding/rusty
Pass125,382 miles (+9,470)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 125,382 miles
- Test number
- 796090604821
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure
- AdvisoryMultiple underbody / suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously bald on inner edge (225/50R17 98Y XL Davanti) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously bald on inner edge (225/50R17 98Y XL Davanti) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens slightly condensated / has water ingress
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/50R17 98W Lassa) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Fractured / broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass115,912 miles (+8,349)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 115,912 miles
- Test number
- 982181030499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,563 miles (+6,164)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 107,563 miles
- Test number
- 419280742526
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and slightly insecure
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting / hanger defective but system still secure
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting / hanger defective but system still secure
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak / poor performance but still providing sufficient fluid to windscreen
Pass101,399 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,399 miles
- Test number
- 680613472999
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield/ damaged & loose
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail101,397 miles (+8,102)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,397 miles
- Test number
- 795628597181
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall & inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield/ damaged & loose
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,295 miles (+7,543)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 93,295 miles
- Test number
- 936594903457
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust X2 (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass85,752 miles (+1,604)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,752 miles
- Test number
- 785371787474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,148 miles
- Test number
- 329545730987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,140 miles (+5,175)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,140 miles
- Test number
- 702118089640
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass78,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,965 miles
- Test number
- 763015652467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,965 miles (+5,690)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,965 miles
- Test number
- 138557330500
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,275 miles (+6,663)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 73,275 miles
- Test number
- 514436180288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 66,612 miles
- Test number
- 970887339004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,612 miles (+7,112)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,612 miles
- Test number
- 686656215506
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass59,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,500 miles
- Test number
- 191188472892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,500 miles (+5,986)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,500 miles
- Test number
- 840130075088
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass53,514 miles (+2,523)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 53,514 miles
- Test number
- 145125515490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,991 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 50,991 miles
- Test number
- 145036704015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail50,991 miles (+2,413)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,991 miles
- Test number
- 275376504036
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,578 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,578 miles
- Test number
- 139784813062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,338 miles (+3,302)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 46,338 miles
- Test number
- 178629712094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 43,036 miles
- Test number
- 845224321005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FOX 23
- What vehicle is registration FOX 23 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FOX 23 on a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 28 Jan 2008. 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 FOX 23 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FOX 23 is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on FOX 23?
- The MOT on FOX 23 is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FOX 23 done?
- FOX 23 was recorded at 135,110 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
- Has FOX 23 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FOX 23 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on FOX 23 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 FOX 23 find?
- FOX 23 failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust system insecure 2 brackets rotted off; nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced riser panel, and 5 more.
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