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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

GFT 779MOT history

GFT 779 is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

GFT 779 silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
161,559 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFT 779
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFT 779 was last recorded at 161,559 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,807 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,752 miles
Average per year
7,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,559 miles
  • 2025 – 157,807 miles
  • 2024 – 152,818 miles
  • 2023 – 146,003 miles
  • 2022 – 137,534 miles
  • 2021 – 131,698 miles
  • 2020 – 127,041 miles
  • 2019 – 122,268 miles
  • 2018 – 113,699 miles
  • 2017 – 105,889 miles
  • 2016 – 98,170 miles
  • 2015 – 88,518 miles
  • 2014 – 81,248 miles
  • 2013 – 72,394 miles
  • 2012 – 65,082 miles
  • 2011 – 57,662 miles
  • 2010 – 47,526 miles
  • 2009 – 36,669 miles
  • 2008 – 26,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,559 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,559 miles (+3,752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    161,559 miles
    Test number
    349628465249
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass157,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,807 miles
    Test number
    714336187156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,807 miles (+4,989)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,807 miles
    Test number
    430427298548
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,818 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,818 miles
    Test number
    324726962135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    668013807221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,003 miles (+8,469)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    338756350037
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass137,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,534 miles
    Test number
    590098937699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,534 miles (+5,836)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,534 miles
    Test number
    239625683325
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass131,698 miles (+4,657)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,698 miles
    Test number
    982817004207
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,041 miles (+4,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,041 miles
    Test number
    778043862883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp cloudy, beam pattern weaker than nsf

  11. Pass122,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,268 miles
    Test number
    600130449344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,268 miles (+8,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,268 miles
    Test number
    743448025272
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass113,699 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    730925977243
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail113,693 miles (+7,804)1 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    419406350994
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass105,889 miles (+7,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    868039697770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass98,170 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    163460569958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,091 miles (+9,573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    623765520215
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass88,518 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    228378185156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts in O/S/F tyre wall. No cords showing
    • NoteRear wiper split

  19. Fail88,518 miles (+7,270)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    229237085163
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts in O/S/F tyre wall. No cords showing
    • NoteRear wiper split

  20. Pass81,248 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    765776194161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,394 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    897820893147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,082 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    986311292166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,662 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    248983591117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass57,662 miles (+10,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    376873791160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,526 miles (+10,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,526 miles
    Test number
    633771580130
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,669 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,669 miles
    Test number
    654795499161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,649 miles (+10,539)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    442344499113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Fail26,110 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    353554608498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass26,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    572424308209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFT 779

What vehicle is registration GFT 779 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFT 779 on a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Jul 2005. 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 GFT 779 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFT 779 is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFT 779?
The MOT on GFT 779 is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFT 779 done?
GFT 779 was recorded at 161,559 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,567 miles a year.
Has GFT 779 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFT 779 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on GFT 779 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 GFT 779 find?
GFT 779 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across axle.

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