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Volvo 240

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,316 cc

K70 PALMOT history

K70 PAL is a blue petrol Volvo 240 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,792 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
62 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 PAL was last recorded at 67,792 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,792 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
62 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,792 miles
  • 2025 – 67,792 miles
  • 2024 – 67,789 miles
  • 2023 – 67,449 miles
  • 2022 – 66,814 miles
  • 2021 – 66,782 miles
  • 2020 – 66,771 miles
  • 2019 – 66,758 miles
  • 2018 – 66,758 miles
  • 2017 – 66,743 miles
  • 2016 – 66,743 miles
  • 2015 – 66,726 miles
  • 2014 – 66,726 miles
  • 2013 – 66,658 miles
  • 2012 – 66,656 miles
  • 2011 – 66,651 miles
  • 2010 – 66,651 miles
  • 2009 – 66,624 miles
  • 2008 – 66,624 miles
  • 2007 – 66,563 miles
  • 2006 – 66,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,792 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    476392937260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,792 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    918775952210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,789 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    175679862584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush metal casing corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Requires replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,449 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    630726340096
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with underseal

  5. Pass66,814 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    502722704988
    • AdvisoryALL underside coated in protection
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail66,814 miles (+32)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    705773716193
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL underside heavily coated in protection/waxoyl
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal creeping

  7. Pass66,782 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    157116472741
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake calipers worn where pad securing pins insert.
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded and appears to have been repaired.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around side walls and treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed but not within 30cm of stress bearing component . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around side walls and treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal not allowing full inspection of components .

  8. Fail66,782 miles (+11)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    993192014356
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Front hose . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area within 30cm of top shock absorber mount and top spring mount . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of top trailing arm front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rear hose . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake calipers worn where pad securing pins insert.
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded and appears to have been repaired.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear hose . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around side walls and treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed but not within 30cm of stress bearing component . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around side walls and treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal not allowing full inspection of components .

  9. Pass66,771 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    501385054724
    • AdvisoryAll underside coated in wax oyl

  10. Pass66,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    260385004864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,758 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    931857525263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    593582934336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,743 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    613758888387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    385054805437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,726 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    667528294195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,658 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    547966193118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,656 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    376494912225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    316293611479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,651 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    234347810226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    814575519289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail66,624 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    424022218276
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass66,624 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    940882318203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,563 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    350723017499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    481084716229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 PAL

Does K70 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 PAL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 PAL?
The MOT on K70 PAL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 PAL done?
K70 PAL was recorded at 67,792 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 62 miles a year.
Has K70 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 PAL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K70 PAL 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 K70 PAL find?
K70 PAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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