
Volvo V70
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc
L111 XKSMOT history
L111 XKS is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 171,886 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 XKS
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 XKS was last recorded at 171,886 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 11,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,798 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,088 miles
- Average per year
- 5,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,886 miles
- 2025 – 160,798 miles
- 2024 – 149,734 miles
- 2023 – 141,151 miles
- 2022 – 132,612 miles
- 2021 – 127,990 miles
- 2020 – 126,396 miles
- 2019 – 120,504 miles
- 2018 – 115,337 miles
- 2017 – 111,886 miles
- 2016 – 108,720 miles
- 2015 – 103,711 miles
- 2014 – 100,209 miles
- 2013 – 94,354 miles
- 2012 – 89,841 miles
- 2011 – 82,555 miles
- 2010 – 75,401 miles
- 2009 – 70,356 miles
- 2008 – 62,984 miles
- 2006 – 53,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Eml on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,886 miles (+11,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 171,886 miles
- Test number
- 263177040556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,798 miles (+11,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 160,798 miles
- Test number
- 197492342955
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass149,734 miles (+8,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 149,734 miles
- Test number
- 814712801590
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass141,151 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 141,151 miles
- Test number
- 168840556629
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail141,144 miles (+8,532)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,144 miles
- Test number
- 260171413669
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass132,612 miles (+436)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 132,612 miles
- Test number
- 752898417685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail132,176 miles (+4,186)7 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,176 miles
- Test number
- 168157198901
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Delter arm, Bush fitted on the NS missing and metal to metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OS not working and NS dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 127,990 miles
- Test number
- 358791983827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,990 miles (+1,594)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,990 miles
- Test number
- 690837294686
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,396 miles (+5,892)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,396 miles
- Test number
- 841765475504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,504 miles (+39)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,504 miles
- Test number
- 341500221774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken/corroded
Fail120,465 miles (+5,128)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,465 miles
- Test number
- 209125127018
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock casings rusty
- AdvisoryExhaust rear bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on side wall
Pass115,337 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 115,337 miles
- Test number
- 218596429372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail115,332 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,332 miles
- Test number
- 197089915180
- DangerousOffside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass111,886 miles (+3,166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 111,886 miles
- Test number
- 613232015720
- AdvisoryNearside Rear support corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass108,720 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 108,720 miles
- Test number
- 698628829079
- AdvisorySteering rack play to inner joint/possibly dangerous os
Fail108,720 miles (+5,009)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,720 miles
- Test number
- 767949402484
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisorySteering rack play to inner joint/possibly dangerous os
Pass103,711 miles (+3,502)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 103,711 miles
- Test number
- 987266385044
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass100,209 miles (+5,855)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 100,209 miles
- Test number
- 477930894018
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s steering rack worn
Pass94,354 miles (+4,513)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 94,354 miles
- Test number
- 935012303190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,841 miles (+218)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 89,841 miles
- Test number
- 769924802191
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- NoteRear pads low
Fail89,623 miles (+7,068)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,623 miles
- Test number
- 136466292463
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- NoteRear pads low
Pass82,555 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 82,555 miles
- Test number
- 245687611194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail82,553 miles (+7,152)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,553 miles
- Test number
- 715106011127
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,401 miles (+5,045)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,401 miles
- Test number
- 844612110177
- NotePlay to s/rack inner joint osf
Pass70,356 miles (+7,372)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 70,356 miles
- Test number
- 524064819115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,984 miles (+9,049)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 62,984 miles
- Test number
- 580165398076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2007
- Odometer
- 53,935 miles
- Test number
- 320541036136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L111 XKS
- Does L111 XKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 XKS is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L111 XKS?
- The MOT on L111 XKS is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L111 XKS done?
- L111 XKS was recorded at 171,886 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
- Has L111 XKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 XKS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L111 XKS 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 L111 XKS find?
- L111 XKS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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