
Volvo V70
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc
J8 DFHMOT history
J8 DFH is a black diesel Volvo V70 first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 120,980 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 DFH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 DFH was last recorded at 120,980 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 6,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 114,932 miles · 1 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,048 miles
- Average per year
- 7,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 120,980 miles
- 2022 – 114,932 miles
- 2021 – 109,849 miles
- 2020 – 104,187 miles
- 2019 – 94,684 miles
- 2018 – 84,049 miles
- 2017 – 73,051 miles
- 2016 – 67,559 miles
- 2015 – 58,388 miles
- 2014 – 51,343 miles
- 2013 – 41,996 miles
- 2012 – 41,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Covers underneath obscuring items for proper inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,980 miles (+6,048)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 120,980 miles
- Test number
- 673225081385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,932 miles (+52)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 114,932 miles
- Test number
- 952370806532
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,880 miles (+5,031)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,880 miles
- Test number
- 929025686827
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,849 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 109,849 miles
- Test number
- 617591707474
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,849 miles (+5,662)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,849 miles
- Test number
- 370107577867
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,187 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 104,187 miles
- Test number
- 275943214728
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,187 miles (+9,503)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,187 miles
- Test number
- 862802344571
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,684 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 94,684 miles
- Test number
- 757960384555
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers underneath obscuring items for proper inspection
- AdvisoryNearside repeat indicator lens slight damage
- AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Fail94,684 miles (+10,635)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,684 miles
- Test number
- 134593299821
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers underneath obscuring items for proper inspection
- AdvisoryNearside repeat indicator lens slight damage
- AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Pass84,049 miles (+10,998)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 84,049 miles
- Test number
- 152852309344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted obscuring some test items
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edge
- AdvisorySmall split in auxiliary drive belt
Pass73,051 miles (+5,492)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,051 miles
- Test number
- 183042467911
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear indicator lens cracked
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass67,559 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 67,559 miles
- Test number
- 287576225284
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater slightly damaged
Pass58,388 miles (+7,045)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 58,388 miles
- Test number
- 229075475067
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,343 miles (+9,347)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,343 miles
- Test number
- 806245364077
- NoteFront brake pads are 85% worn and discs are poor
- NoteFront tyres are worn on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre is on 2mm
- NoteRear brake discs are in poor condition
Pass41,996 miles (+626)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 41,996 miles
- Test number
- 498128273060
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOffside dip beam pattern is poor.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass41,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,370 miles
- Test number
- 828619303011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,370 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,370 miles
- Test number
- 377334462386
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about J8 DFH
- Does J8 DFH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J8 DFH expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J8 DFH?
- The MOT on J8 DFH expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J8 DFH done?
- J8 DFH was recorded at 120,980 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 7,756 miles a year.
- Has J8 DFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 DFH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 DFH 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 J8 DFH find?
- J8 DFH passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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