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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

J8 LPBMOT history

J8 LPB is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

J8 LPB blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,068 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LPB was last recorded at 163,068 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,081 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,987 miles
Average per year
8,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,068 miles
  • 2025 – 157,081 miles
  • 2024 – 153,133 miles
  • 2023 – 148,915 miles
  • 2022 – 141,068 miles
  • 2021 – 136,793 miles
  • 2020 – 134,373 miles
  • 2019 – 129,169 miles
  • 2018 – 124,226 miles
  • 2017 – 112,936 miles
  • 2016 – 98,920 miles
  • 2015 – 84,341 miles
  • 2014 – 72,129 miles
  • 2013 – 57,944 miles
  • 2012 – 44,015 miles
  • 2011 – 32,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,068 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded. E (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,068 miles (+5,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,068 miles
    Test number
    211537187409
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded. E (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass157,081 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,081 miles
    Test number
    572484167563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,133 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,133 miles
    Test number
    626896748556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,915 miles (+7,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    897920398452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass141,068 miles (+4,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,068 miles
    Test number
    583655001533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint weak (cat to centre)
  6. Pass136,793 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,793 miles
    Test number
    357666901007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Position bulb out
  7. Pass134,373 miles (+5,204)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,373 miles
    Test number
    893529019235
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass129,169 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,169 miles
    Test number
    176413377988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass124,226 miles (+11,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,226 miles
    Test number
    586048882771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    714480503916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Fail112,936 miles (+14,016)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    540718373417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass98,920 miles (+14,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    111286296556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering slight stiff at idle
  13. Pass84,341 miles (+12,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    639653685098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
  14. Pass72,129 miles (+14,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    896297974021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass57,944 miles (+13,929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,944 miles
    Test number
    507101783051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,015 miles (+11,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    559690582012
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass32,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,534 miles
    Test number
    239450191071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 LPB

Does J8 LPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LPB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LPB?
The MOT on J8 LPB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LPB done?
J8 LPB was recorded at 163,068 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,758 miles a year.
Has J8 LPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LPB has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 LPB 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 LPB find?
J8 LPB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers corroded. e.

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