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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

L15 APUMOT history

L15 APU is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

L15 APU blue Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
106,430 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 APU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 APU was last recorded at 106,430 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,428 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 106,430 miles
  • 2014 – 100,168 miles
  • 2013 – 93,744 miles
  • 2012 – 91,139 miles
  • 2011 – 83,048 miles
  • 2010 – 75,975 miles
  • 2009 – 69,638 miles
  • 2008 – 60,575 miles
  • 2007 – 45,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,430 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,430 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    910346191318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,428 miles (+6,260)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    265441879370
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise tyre is changed before long journey (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise tyre is changed before long journey (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,168 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,168 miles
    Test number
    255652884214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

  4. Fail100,168 miles (+6,424)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,168 miles
    Test number
    688952584298
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

  5. Pass93,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,744 miles
    Test number
    525464103352
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail93,740 miles (+2,601)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    995634303334
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass91,139 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    307098442270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail91,137 miles (+8,089)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    175716032206
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass83,048 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,048 miles
    Test number
    588115121190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,975 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,975 miles
    Test number
    160191430117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,964 miles (+6,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    613420330125
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass69,638 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    270816129167
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  13. Fail69,589 miles (+9,014)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    710495229153
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass60,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    530332578026
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints

  15. Fail60,575 miles (+442)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    630530868081
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints

  16. Pass60,133 miles (+14,207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    691798918024
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass45,926 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    844491717065
    • NoteFront pads low,discs ridge

Questions about L15 APU

Does L15 APU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 APU expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 APU?
The MOT on L15 APU expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 APU done?
L15 APU was recorded at 106,430 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has L15 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 APU has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L15 APU 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 L15 APU find?
L15 APU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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