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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L5 PDCMOT history

L5 PDC is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 9 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L5 PDC gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,083 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PDC was last recorded at 122,083 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,679 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,404 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,083 miles
  • 2025 – 119,679 miles
  • 2024 – 117,070 miles
  • 2023 – 112,755 miles
  • 2022 – 107,562 miles
  • 2021 – 105,280 miles
  • 2020 – 103,995 miles
  • 2019 – 100,009 miles
  • 2018 – 91,462 miles
  • 2017 – 83,264 miles
  • 2016 – 73,588 miles
  • 2015 – 62,888 miles
  • 2014 – 55,282 miles
  • 2013 – 45,663 miles
  • 2012 – 35,669 miles
  • 2011 – 28,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,083 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,083 miles (+2,404)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,083 miles
    Test number
    980054296298
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,679 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,679 miles
    Test number
    471244879534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail119,671 miles (+2,601)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    254031303551
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass117,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    336155208892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,070 miles (+4,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    538833304973
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass112,755 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    637498697425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,562 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    663832081203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,280 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    788700589947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges slightly

  9. Pass103,995 miles (+3,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,995 miles
    Test number
    210939367901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    266656726543
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on very inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scolloped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms bushs deteriorated-no excessive movement at present

  11. Fail100,009 miles (+8,547)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    863596326523
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on very inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scolloped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms bushs deteriorated-no excessive movement at present

  12. Pass91,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,462 miles
    Test number
    221194099889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,462 miles (+8,198)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,462 miles
    Test number
    597526089168
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth and worn on inner/outer edges

  14. Pass83,264 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,264 miles
    Test number
    526971824413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,588 miles (+10,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    580642298312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly perished.has a cut in tread ,not deep enough to reach ply cords

  16. Pass62,888 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    696644645222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,282 miles (+9,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    658872154204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,663 miles (+9,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,663 miles
    Test number
    607369043280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,669 miles (+7,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,669 miles
    Test number
    125880752253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    706821351270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,490 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    975351951212
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 PDC

Does L5 PDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PDC is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PDC?
The MOT on L5 PDC is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 PDC done?
L5 PDC was recorded at 122,083 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has L5 PDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PDC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 PDC 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 PDC find?
L5 PDC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 3 more.

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