Volvo V70
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,435 cc
L55 APSMOT history
L55 APS is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 186,018 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,167 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 APS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 7 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 APS was last recorded at 186,018 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,238 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,780 miles
- Average per year
- 7,167 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,018 miles
- 2025 – 183,238 miles
- 2024 – 181,191 miles
- 2023 – 179,107 miles
- 2022 – 173,650 miles
- 2021 – 167,749 miles
- 2020 – 165,248 miles
- 2019 – 158,567 miles
- 2018 – 144,490 miles
- 2017 – 136,454 miles
- 2016 – 126,842 miles
- 2015 – 113,723 miles
- 2014 – 93,348 miles
- 2012 – 83,185 miles
- 2011 – 78,833 miles
- 2010 – 75,336 miles
- 2009 – 74,791 miles
- 2008 – 65,943 miles
- 2007 – 55,904 miles
- 2006 – 42,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 186,018 miles
- Test number
- 550692736371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,016 miles (+2,778)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,016 miles
- Test number
- 658260336023
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,238 miles (+2,047)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 183,238 miles
- Test number
- 766899470273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,191 miles (+2,084)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 181,191 miles
- Test number
- 819722460979
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,107 miles (+5,457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 179,107 miles
- Test number
- 296106273316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass173,650 miles (+5,901)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 173,650 miles
- Test number
- 529658398746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,749 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 167,749 miles
- Test number
- 389032791446
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail167,749 miles (+2,501)1 dangerous5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,749 miles
- Test number
- 869749373992
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass165,248 miles (+6,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 165,248 miles
- Test number
- 572539041105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,567 miles (+14,077)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,567 miles
- Test number
- 747242602240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,490 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 144,490 miles
- Test number
- 779332818442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail144,482 miles (+8,028)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,482 miles
- Test number
- 263752904109
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass136,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 136,454 miles
- Test number
- 642586607813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,450 miles (+9,608)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,450 miles
- Test number
- 258157457262
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box hanger snapped. (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicator starting too show white light.
Pass126,842 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 126,842 miles
- Test number
- 128181090334
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both small bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail126,841 miles (+13,118)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,841 miles
- Test number
- 329327914693
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both small bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,723 miles (+20,375)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,723 miles
- Test number
- 179217295133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,348 miles (+3,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 93,348 miles
- Test number
- 366509584222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,859 miles (+6,674)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,859 miles
- Test number
- 135398494459
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth inner track rods slight play present
Pass83,185 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 83,185 miles
- Test number
- 967715822397
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s and o/s track rod end ball joints have slight play
Fail83,184 miles (+4,351)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,184 miles
- Test number
- 646224022329
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s and o/s track rod end ball joints have slight play
- NoteN/s/r upper sidelight not working
Pass78,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 78,833 miles
- Test number
- 879080071235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,833 miles (+3,497)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,833 miles
- Test number
- 185780571284
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass75,336 miles (+545)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 75,336 miles
- Test number
- 962335970277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,791 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 74,791 miles
- Test number
- 290322289434
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear brake disc slightly corroded
Fail74,785 miles (+8,842)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,785 miles
- Test number
- 263701889415
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear brake disc slightly corroded
Pass65,943 miles (+10,039)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 65,943 miles
- Test number
- 861546758194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,904 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,904 miles
- Test number
- 504324467171
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass55,904 miles (+13,836)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 55,904 miles
- Test number
- 784134267174
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass42,068 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 42,068 miles
- Test number
- 620414666106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f o/s/f steering rod ends
Questions about L55 APS
- Does L55 APS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 APS is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 APS?
- The MOT on L55 APS is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 APS done?
- L55 APS was recorded at 186,018 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,167 miles a year.
- Has L55 APS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 APS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 APS 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 L55 APS find?
- L55 APS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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