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Volvo XC70

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L4 OARMOT history

L4 OAR is a blue diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L4 OAR blue Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
175,413 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OAR was last recorded at 175,413 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 7,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,673 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,740 miles
Average per year
9,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,413 miles
  • 2025 – 167,673 miles
  • 2024 – 162,450 miles
  • 2023 – 155,736 miles
  • 2022 – 149,751 miles
  • 2021 – 142,186 miles
  • 2020 – 139,697 miles
  • 2019 – 135,139 miles
  • 2018 – 130,733 miles
  • 2017 – 127,213 miles
  • 2016 – 106,732 miles
  • 2015 – 88,890 miles
  • 2014 – 64,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,413 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,413 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,413 miles
    Test number
    316345004239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,673 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    167,673 miles
    Test number
    146349044599
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

  3. Pass162,450 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,450 miles
    Test number
    510176909891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,736 miles (+5,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,736 miles
    Test number
    133677122561
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass149,751 miles (+7,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,751 miles
    Test number
    801092467524
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,186 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    446034131385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,697 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,697 miles
    Test number
    347589738037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail139,691 miles (+4,552)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    669901330696
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass135,139 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    555572897094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,733 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,733 miles
    Test number
    875279951627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,689 miles (+3,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,689 miles
    Test number
    889433845417
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass127,213 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,213 miles
    Test number
    165363971917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,106 miles (+20,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,106 miles
    Test number
    660134761905
    • 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass106,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    410141587865
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres incorrect load/speed index
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

  15. Fail106,732 miles (+17,842)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    418124365486
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres incorrect load/speed index
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

  16. Pass88,890 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    167596755067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,870 miles (+24,149)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    137421255442
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass64,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    886159754018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OAR

Does L4 OAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OAR is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OAR?
The MOT on L4 OAR is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OAR done?
L4 OAR was recorded at 175,413 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 9,102 miles a year.
Has L4 OAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OAR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 OAR 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 L4 OAR find?
L4 OAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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