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Volvo C70

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,984 cc

L5 CTJMOT history

L5 CTJ is a black diesel Volvo C70 first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,909 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CTJ was last recorded at 117,909 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,158 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,751 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,909 miles
  • 2025 – 110,158 miles
  • 2024 – 104,350 miles
  • 2023 – 96,549 miles
  • 2022 – 88,183 miles
  • 2020 – 81,252 miles
  • 2019 – 72,429 miles
  • 2018 – 66,674 miles
  • 2016 – 54,623 miles
  • 2015 – 41,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,909 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,909 miles (+7,751)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    268475296050
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,158 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    233333984509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,350 miles (+7,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,350 miles
    Test number
    393737184555
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    966112416107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,548 miles (+8,365)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    389907839484
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass88,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    693254926059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,183 miles (+6,931)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    352253995559
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    860891969044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,252 miles (+4,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    807727207482
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  10. Pass76,370 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    653942283552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    634120938727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,429 miles (+5,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    174079554071
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass66,674 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,674 miles
    Test number
    706590207523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,664 miles (+12,041)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    364283575669
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shocabsorber casing loose

  15. Pass54,623 miles (+13,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    376541593979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    103539223071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L5 CTJ

Does L5 CTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CTJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CTJ?
The MOT on L5 CTJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CTJ done?
L5 CTJ was recorded at 117,909 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has L5 CTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CTJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 CTJ 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 L5 CTJ find?
L5 CTJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 3 more.

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