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Volvo V70

Brown · Diesel · 2002 · 2,435 cc

L3 FECMOT history

L3 FEC is a brown diesel Volvo V70 first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L3 FEC brown Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,102 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FEC was last recorded at 118,102 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,730 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,372 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,102 miles
  • 2025 – 116,730 miles
  • 2023 – 115,383 miles
  • 2022 – 113,606 miles
  • 2021 – 110,525 miles
  • 2020 – 107,904 miles
  • 2019 – 105,487 miles
  • 2018 – 102,587 miles
  • 2017 – 100,254 miles
  • 2016 – 97,882 miles
  • 2015 – 93,479 miles
  • 2014 – 88,507 miles
  • 2013 – 81,541 miles
  • 2012 – 79,937 miles
  • 2011 – 75,542 miles
  • 2010 – 64,523 miles
  • 2009 – 58,375 miles
  • 2008 – 53,096 miles
  • 2007 – 47,351 miles
  • 2006 – 41,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,102 miles (+1,372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    964756888502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass116,730 miles (+1,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,730 miles
    Test number
    131234312198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,383 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,383 miles
    Test number
    823007853291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,382 miles (+1,776)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,382 miles
    Test number
    211995661451
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,606 miles (+3,081)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    617488813422
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,525 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    471270286605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,904 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,904 miles
    Test number
    788074047782
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,487 miles (+2,900)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,487 miles
    Test number
    494492736839
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass102,587 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,587 miles
    Test number
    634251334016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,254 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,254 miles
    Test number
    290922160412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,882 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,882 miles
    Test number
    207656102832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,479 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    696786315249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,507 miles (+6,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    737204804249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass81,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    206835633295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Fail81,541 miles (+1,604)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    139834433279
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass79,937 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    426876652332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,542 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    648272661385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,028 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,028 miles
    Test number
    386348411088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,523 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    651958580074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    374605979064
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass58,375 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    852515879002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,096 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    872570678035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,351 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    684690567025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    353312176038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FEC

Does L3 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FEC is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FEC?
The MOT on L3 FEC is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FEC done?
L3 FEC was recorded at 118,102 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has L3 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FEC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 FEC 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 FEC find?
L3 FEC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65r16, and 3 more.

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