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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

J4 EKTMOT history

J4 EKT is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,318 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EKT
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 valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EKT was last recorded at 168,318 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,510 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles
Average per year
5,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,318 miles
  • 2024 – 166,510 miles
  • 2023 – 163,403 miles
  • 2022 – 156,548 miles
  • 2021 – 145,240 miles
  • 2020 – 136,263 miles
  • 2019 – 128,648 miles
  • 2018 – 119,045 miles
  • 2017 – 109,817 miles
  • 2012 – 106,321 miles
  • 2011 – 99,897 miles
  • 2009 – 97,002 miles
  • 2008 – 87,611 miles
  • 2007 – 78,437 miles
  • 2006 – 65,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Sill covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,318 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,318 miles
    Test number
    670271392100
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail168,318 miles (+1,808)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,318 miles
    Test number
    797167088917
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,510 miles (+3,107)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,510 miles
    Test number
    683133415752
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass163,403 miles (+6,855)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,403 miles
    Test number
    211831020761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,548 miles (+11,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,548 miles
    Test number
    135976212745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,240 miles (+8,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,240 miles
    Test number
    378914342452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass136,263 miles (+7,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,263 miles
    Test number
    211027470392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass128,648 miles (+9,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,648 miles
    Test number
    750510747486
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass119,045 miles (+9,228)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,045 miles
    Test number
    675490286661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass109,817 miles (+3,496)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,817 miles
    Test number
    611487315545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass106,321 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    458723012211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass99,897 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    517709031058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,890 miles (+2,888)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,890 miles
    Test number
    136832931044
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass97,002 miles (+9,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,002 miles
    Test number
    312361469470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,611 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    611245058110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    843356757185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,437 miles (+12,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    973396457124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass65,955 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    783529036098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,954 miles1 failure3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    153148736488
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOSR IND GOING WHITE==REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE==MULTI RIB BELT BADLY CRACKED==SPLITTING IN FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES==

Questions about J4 EKT

Does J4 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EKT is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J4 EKT?
The MOT on J4 EKT is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EKT done?
J4 EKT was recorded at 168,318 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,173 miles a year.
Has J4 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EKT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J4 EKT 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 J4 EKT find?
J4 EKT passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded all four; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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