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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

L18 VDVMOT history

L18 VDV is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 8 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L18 VDV gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,073 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VDV was last recorded at 138,073 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 9,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,486 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,587 miles
Average per year
6,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,073 miles
  • 2025 – 128,486 miles
  • 2024 – 127,118 miles
  • 2023 – 125,482 miles
  • 2022 – 122,728 miles
  • 2021 – 118,100 miles
  • 2020 – 115,247 miles
  • 2019 – 108,480 miles
  • 2018 – 102,112 miles
  • 2017 – 96,373 miles
  • 2016 – 87,681 miles
  • 2015 – 77,155 miles
  • 2014 – 66,424 miles
  • 2013 – 48,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,073 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,073 miles (+9,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,073 miles
    Test number
    548345417872
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,486 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,486 miles
    Test number
    300353040271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass127,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    340960044444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail127,118 miles (+1,636)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    532959203790
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass125,482 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,482 miles
    Test number
    255362588420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,728 miles (+4,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,728 miles
    Test number
    246945973485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,100 miles (+2,853)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    913355114600
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

  8. Pass115,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    749529303888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail115,247 miles (+6,767)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    441097844519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,480 miles (+6,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    919501529649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,112 miles (+5,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    548967975132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass96,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    303204646585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail96,373 miles (+8,692)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    257829298233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass87,681 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    678108104962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    169126685431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Fail77,155 miles (+10,731)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    396336785082
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass66,424 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    966886704174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,423 miles (+17,504)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    788324114064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    719879613050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 VDV

Does L18 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VDV is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 VDV?
The MOT on L18 VDV is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VDV done?
L18 VDV was recorded at 138,073 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
Has L18 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VDV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 VDV 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 L18 VDV find?
L18 VDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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