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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L2 XYNMOT history

L2 XYN is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L2 XYN gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
171,727 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 XYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 XYN was last recorded at 171,727 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,141 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,586 miles
Average per year
10,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,727 miles
  • 2025 – 166,141 miles
  • 2024 – 158,699 miles
  • 2023 – 151,116 miles
  • 2022 – 142,479 miles
  • 2021 – 133,921 miles
  • 2020 – 126,258 miles
  • 2019 – 120,331 miles
  • 2018 – 106,863 miles
  • 2017 – 91,827 miles
  • 2016 – 79,768 miles
  • 2015 – 61,855 miles
  • 2013 – 39,761 miles
  • 2012 – 27,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,727 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside of vehicleRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint boot deteriorating
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber damp
  • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,727 miles (+5,586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    171,727 miles
    Test number
    879031765303
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested

  2. Pass166,141 miles (+7,442)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,141 miles
    Test number
    667028708798
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber light mist of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner lamp unit cracked but not showing white light to rear
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering track rod end

  3. Pass158,699 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,699 miles
    Test number
    234513082888
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  4. Fail158,561 miles (+7,445)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,561 miles
    Test number
    441564474445
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. plates welded to rear of diesel particulate filter body and gasses are leaking from numerous places around plate welds (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  5. Pass151,116 miles (+45)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    709369508430
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail151,071 miles (+8,592)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,071 miles
    Test number
    412795841887
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass142,479 miles (+465)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,479 miles
    Test number
    366594396164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light flashes but system functions as intended

  8. Fail142,014 miles (+8,093)1 dangerous8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,014 miles
    Test number
    290678732297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended all three not accessible due to equipment and goods in way (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Pass133,921 miles (+175)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,921 miles
    Test number
    561807233748
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks inner braking face corroding significantly
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light flashes but system works as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front jacking points corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder and slight damage to outer side wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  10. Fail133,746 miles (+7,488)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    511196733567
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks inner braking face corroding significantly
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light flashes but system works as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front jacking points corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder and slight damage to outer side wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  11. Pass126,258 miles (+5,927)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,258 miles
    Test number
    799057656509
    • AdvisoryBoth passenger and drivers rear trailing arm front bushes peeling significantly but no excess play detected
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding at bottom
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight uneven wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front lower suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover lower retaining clip missing but boot secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryPassenger side front lower suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover upper retaining clip missing but boot secure at time of test

  12. Pass120,331 miles (+13,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,331 miles
    Test number
    413050150306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass106,863 miles (+15,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,863 miles
    Test number
    276500956282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass91,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    813716101620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,827 miles (+12,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    636819291344
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass79,768 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,768 miles
    Test number
    308094057035
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are stepped on inner edge

  17. Fail79,765 miles (+17,910)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,765 miles
    Test number
    737823080752
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are stepped on inner edge

  18. Pass61,855 miles (+22,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    696622475038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,761 miles (+11,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    946585403213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,763 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,763 miles
    Test number
    646144512294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering wheel

Questions about L2 XYN

Does L2 XYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 XYN is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 XYN?
The MOT on L2 XYN is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 XYN done?
L2 XYN was recorded at 171,727 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 10,236 miles a year.
Has L2 XYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 XYN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 XYN 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 L2 XYN find?
L2 XYN passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle; nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroding; nearside anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint boot deteriorating, and 2 more.

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