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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

J6 SVHMOT history

J6 SVH is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

J6 SVH silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,335 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SVH was last recorded at 168,335 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,334 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,335 miles
  • 2025 – 167,576 miles
  • 2024 – 166,923 miles
  • 2023 – 165,595 miles
  • 2022 – 163,119 miles
  • 2021 – 161,903 miles
  • 2019 – 159,773 miles
  • 2018 – 155,831 miles
  • 2017 – 149,015 miles
  • 2016 – 140,505 miles
  • 2015 – 131,376 miles
  • 2014 – 123,101 miles
  • 2013 – 104,117 miles
  • 2012 – 98,534 miles
  • 2011 – 86,217 miles
  • 2010 – 86,119 miles
  • 2008 – 68,354 miles
  • 2007 – 54,689 miles
  • 2006 – 44,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,335 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive auto box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front exhaust flexible in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,335 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,335 miles
    Test number
    844204488693
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail168,334 miles (+758)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,334 miles
    Test number
    496873075328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,576 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,576 miles
    Test number
    614622811582
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail167,574 miles (+651)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,574 miles
    Test number
    935023013310
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass166,923 miles (+1,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,923 miles
    Test number
    260557842155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass165,595 miles (+2,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,595 miles
    Test number
    414264936333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,119 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,119 miles
    Test number
    248186097135
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Pass161,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,903 miles
    Test number
    215951352760
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft boot weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f +o/s/f steering knuckle joints
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around rear suspension mountings

  9. Fail161,903 miles (+2,130)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,903 miles
    Test number
    813016245747
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft boot weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f +o/s/f steering knuckle joints
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around rear suspension mountings

  10. Pass159,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,773 miles
    Test number
    574006632472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in steering rack knuckle joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible pipe in poor condition

  11. Fail159,773 miles (+3,942)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,773 miles
    Test number
    810379335928
    • MajorOffside 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in steering rack knuckle joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible pipe in poor condition

  12. Pass155,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,831 miles
    Test number
    773933170408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe touching cross-member

  13. Fail155,831 miles (+6,816)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,831 miles
    Test number
    239464366506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe touching cross-member

  14. Pass149,015 miles (+8,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    746988806765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass140,505 miles (+9,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,505 miles
    Test number
    990468997571
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass131,376 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,376 miles
    Test number
    986302885153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,101 miles
    Test number
    516357094134
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  18. Fail123,101 miles (+18,984)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,101 miles
    Test number
    576357294181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass104,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,117 miles
    Test number
    146810813271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,117 miles (+5,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,117 miles
    Test number
    995186003270
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass98,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    435528602209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,534 miles (+12,317)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    785227802294
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFuel pipes secured with tape

  23. Pass86,217 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    737350911228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,119 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    181785600183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass86,119 miles (+17,765)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    501995800146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,354 miles (+13,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    192132828350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,689 miles (+9,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    394193847295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,958 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,958 miles
    Test number
    274199026224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Questions about J6 SVH

Does J6 SVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J6 SVH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J6 SVH?
The MOT on J6 SVH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J6 SVH done?
J6 SVH was recorded at 168,335 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,349 miles a year.
Has J6 SVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SVH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J6 SVH 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 J6 SVH find?
J6 SVH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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