Volvo C70
Turquoise · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
L1 HHWMOT history
L1 HHW is a turquoise petrol Volvo C70 first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 123,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,939 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 HHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- C70
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 HHW was last recorded at 123,939 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,939 miles · 16 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,939 miles
- 2025 – 120,637 miles
- 2024 – 117,652 miles
- 2023 – 115,295 miles
- 2022 – 114,212 miles
- 2021 – 112,932 miles
- 2020 – 112,002 miles
- 2019 – 110,210 miles
- 2018 – 109,126 miles
- 2017 – 107,091 miles
- 2016 – 101,313 miles
- 2015 – 94,597 miles
- 2014 – 87,223 miles
- 2013 – 80,028 miles
- 2012 – 77,876 miles
- 2011 – 68,309 miles
- 2009 – 56,918 miles
- 2008 – 48,187 miles
- 2007 – 42,270 miles
- 2006 – 36,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,939 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
33 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,939 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,939 miles
- Test number
- 100547370146
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,939 miles (+3,302)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,939 miles
- Test number
- 716023705717
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,637 miles (+13)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 120,637 miles
- Test number
- 812317121152
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside all over corrosion
Fail120,624 miles (+2,972)2 dangerous6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,624 miles
- Test number
- 525843103195
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside all over corrosion
Pass117,652 miles (+2,357)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 117,652 miles
- Test number
- 701434706437
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,295 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 115,295 miles
- Test number
- 186370336258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,279 miles (+1,067)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,279 miles
- Test number
- 909671019112
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine uneven idle & service history unknow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,212 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 114,212 miles
- Test number
- 486336683793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering appears to foul inner wheel arch liners
Pass112,932 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,932 miles
- Test number
- 471252187883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,002 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 112,002 miles
- Test number
- 699470652741
- AdvisoryWet Weather
Pass110,210 miles (+1,084)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 110,210 miles
- Test number
- 681821565468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,126 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,126 miles
- Test number
- 564797202437
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system got slight ply
Fail109,126 miles (+2,035)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,126 miles
- Test number
- 520539843601
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system got slight ply
Pass107,091 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 107,091 miles
- Test number
- 403314389528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,954 miles (+5,641)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,954 miles
- Test number
- 306546162946
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass101,313 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 101,313 miles
- Test number
- 830344380289
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil warning light on dash
Fail101,313 miles (+6,716)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,313 miles
- Test number
- 579155095163
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil warning light on dash
Pass94,597 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 94,597 miles
- Test number
- 116291655000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOil light coming on and off
Fail94,597 miles (+7,374)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,597 miles
- Test number
- 215011755089
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOil light coming on and off
Pass87,223 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 87,223 miles
- Test number
- 675362954043
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge and side wall cracking 225 45r17
- NoteSome play in top steering column
Fail87,223 miles (+7,195)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,223 miles
- Test number
- 118372354400
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge and side wall cracking 225 45r17
- NoteSome play in top steering column
Pass80,028 miles (+47)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 80,028 miles
- Test number
- 397573893000
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOil pressure light on
- NoteSteering column switches slightly insecure
- NoteTop engine stabiliser bush badly deteriorated
Fail79,981 miles (+2,105)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,981 miles
- Test number
- 398618483046
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOil pressure light on
- NoteSteering column switches slightly insecure
- NoteTop engine stabiliser bush badly deteriorated
Fail77,876 miles (+5,170)3 dangerous9 failures9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,876 miles
- Test number
- 685654512329
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,706 miles (+25)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,706 miles
- Test number
- 169583872021
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBrake pedal low
- NoteTop eng stabiliser bush worn
- NoteWipers split but cleaning screen
Fail72,681 miles (+4,372)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,681 miles
- Test number
- 517472672072
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBrake pedal low
- NoteTop eng stabiliser bush worn
- NoteWipers split but cleaning screen
Pass68,309 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,309 miles
- Test number
- 139361461031
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteEngine steady bar bush worn
Fail68,309 miles (+11,391)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,309 miles
- Test number
- 948821161073
- FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteEngine steady bar bush worn
Pass56,918 miles (+8,731)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,918 miles
- Test number
- 790561769271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 48,187 miles
- Test number
- 963920148259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,187 miles (+5,917)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,187 miles
- Test number
- 374149138215
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass42,270 miles (+5,640)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 42,270 miles
- Test number
- 400115037258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,630 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 36,630 miles
- Test number
- 262297546241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L1 HHW
- Does L1 HHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HHW is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 HHW?
- The MOT on L1 HHW is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 HHW done?
- L1 HHW was recorded at 123,939 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
- Has L1 HHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 HHW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 HHW 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 L1 HHW find?
- L1 HHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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