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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,401 cc

GV52 WPPMOT history

GV52 WPP is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 196,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,785 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

GV52 WPP was last recorded at 196,785 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,782 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,785 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

36 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,785 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,785 miles
    Test number
    136726390351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Fail196,782 miles (+7,010)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,782 miles
    Test number
    691547720320
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass189,772 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    189,772 miles
    Test number
    359639464342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail189,772 miles (+6,377)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,772 miles
    Test number
    655885133495
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass183,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,395 miles
    Test number
    924707639155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail183,395 miles (+5,505)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,395 miles
    Test number
    563455833378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass177,890 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,890 miles
    Test number
    499673235552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail173,408 miles (+13,472)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,408 miles
    Test number
    669186444376
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass159,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,936 miles
    Test number
    487326092254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,936 miles (+7,025)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,936 miles
    Test number
    134421243053
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass152,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,911 miles
    Test number
    373513220990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,911 miles (+1,940)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,911 miles
    Test number
    231460775669
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass150,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,971 miles
    Test number
    404408514680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail150,971 miles (+8,299)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,971 miles
    Test number
    453650817799
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass142,672 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,672 miles
    Test number
    156015310949
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail142,672 miles (+6,264)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,672 miles
    Test number
    610992503067
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass136,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,408 miles
    Test number
    908703755190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,408 miles (+5,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,408 miles
    Test number
    417221722424
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass131,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,154 miles
    Test number
    618024939257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,154 miles (+4,155)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,154 miles
    Test number
    810411658071
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass126,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    163829355266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,999 miles (+4,798)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    896251019610
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass122,201 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    179550055421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,784 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    758975233214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,139 miles (+7,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    318305223098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail106,598 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    135795522445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass106,598 miles (+10,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    339625822019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail96,190 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,190 miles
    Test number
    538010941027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn 3mm tread depth

  29. Pass96,190 miles (+11,804)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,190 miles
    Test number
    597030541080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn 3mm tread depth

  30. Pass84,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    391083740094
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Fail84,386 miles (+12,112)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    880203940060
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass72,274 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    720984849058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail72,271 miles (+11,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    522773849032
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  34. Pass61,030 miles (+14,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    871182348060
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  35. Pass46,167 miles (+14,798)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    701317147094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass31,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    400427746022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about GV52 WPP

When is the MOT due on GV52 WPP?
The MOT on GV52 WPP is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GV52 WPP done?
GV52 WPP was recorded at 196,785 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,373 miles a year.
Has GV52 WPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GV52 WPP has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on GV52 WPP 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 GV52 WPP find?
GV52 WPP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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