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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc

L31 HEMMOT history

L31 HEM is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 20 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L31 HEM blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,213 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HEM was last recorded at 182,213 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,939 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,274 miles
Average per year
7,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,213 miles
  • 2025 – 176,939 miles
  • 2024 – 169,928 miles
  • 2023 – 164,523 miles
  • 2022 – 158,402 miles
  • 2021 – 151,465 miles
  • 2020 – 145,078 miles
  • 2019 – 133,418 miles
  • 2018 – 130,418 miles
  • 2017 – 126,257 miles
  • 2016 – 121,520 miles
  • 2015 – 112,891 miles
  • 2014 – 102,308 miles
  • 2013 – 92,947 miles
  • 2012 – 83,720 miles
  • 2011 – 75,366 miles
  • 2010 – 63,591 miles
  • 2009 – 53,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,213 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,213 miles (+5,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,213 miles
    Test number
    380497336104
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,939 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,939 miles
    Test number
    626052887808
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,928 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,928 miles
    Test number
    756661383375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,523 miles (+6,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,523 miles
    Test number
    648309540090
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,402 miles (+6,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,402 miles
    Test number
    461802019852
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,465 miles
    Test number
    332020696036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))

  7. Fail151,465 miles (+6,387)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,465 miles
    Test number
    953180315526
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))

  8. Pass145,078 miles (+11,660)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,078 miles
    Test number
    776975325467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,418 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,418 miles
    Test number
    536813838054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    822278427620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,418 miles (+4,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    586780909004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass126,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    629927697294
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  13. Fail126,257 miles (+4,737)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    557224350234
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass121,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    950685873896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,520 miles (+8,629)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    761635856267
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working Driving light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass112,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    605317005100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail112,891 miles (+10,583)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    508507105146
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass102,308 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,308 miles
    Test number
    919013914179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,947 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,947 miles
    Test number
    197680413195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,720 miles (+8,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    576185892045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass75,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    355168501107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,366 miles (+11,775)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    225318601194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass63,591 miles (+10,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    161267490042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass53,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    132137559495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 HEM

Does L31 HEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HEM is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 HEM?
The MOT on L31 HEM is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HEM done?
L31 HEM was recorded at 182,213 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,558 miles a year.
Has L31 HEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HEM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L31 HEM 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 L31 HEM find?
L31 HEM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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