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Volvo XC70

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc

L3 EXTMOT history

L3 EXT is a silver diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 209,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L3 EXT silver Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,477 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 EXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 EXT was last recorded at 209,477 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,845 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,632 miles
Average per year
10,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,477 miles
  • 2024 – 199,845 miles
  • 2023 – 185,186 miles
  • 2022 – 173,439 miles
  • 2021 – 153,137 miles
  • 2019 – 149,063 miles
  • 2018 – 130,079 miles
  • 2017 – 117,955 miles
  • 2016 – 106,709 miles
  • 2015 – 96,162 miles
  • 2014 – 87,734 miles
  • 2013 – 78,848 miles
  • 2012 – 70,418 miles
  • 2011 – 62,967 miles
  • 2010 – 53,304 miles
  • 2009 – 40,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,477 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front tyres worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,477 miles (+9,632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,477 miles
    Test number
    497209652273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  2. Pass199,845 miles (+14,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,845 miles
    Test number
    535149954744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,186 miles (+11,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,186 miles
    Test number
    375548277781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,439 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,439 miles
    Test number
    528980878144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryThe offside front brake disc has slight corrosion on the inner edge

  5. Pass168,871 miles (+15,734)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,871 miles
    Test number
    215782944699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,137 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,137 miles
    Test number
    334669233621
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes perished-rear brake discs worn thin

  7. Pass149,063 miles (+18,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    715853247969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,079 miles (+12,124)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,079 miles
    Test number
    935989003411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns deteriorating
    • AdvisoryVehicle battery performance poor

  9. Pass117,955 miles (+11,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    399078008781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass106,709 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    986771208408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    736985389321
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  12. Fail106,639 miles (+368)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    924298938721
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  13. Pass106,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    574039222994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail106,271 miles (+10,109)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    567319214066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    227172125050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail96,162 miles (+8,428)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    406512225083
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass87,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    569885814026
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  18. Fail87,734 miles (+8,886)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    265055114085
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass78,848 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    418663123008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,418 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,418 miles
    Test number
    327247912005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,967 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    709528811023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,304 miles (+12,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    920019720064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,531 miles
    Test number
    103220029050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L3 EXT

Does L3 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 EXT is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 EXT?
The MOT on L3 EXT is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 EXT done?
L3 EXT was recorded at 209,477 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,053 miles a year.
Has L3 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 EXT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L3 EXT 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 L3 EXT find?
L3 EXT passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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