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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,400 cc

L65 MAOMOT history

L65 MAO is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L65 MAO blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,804 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 MAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 MAO was last recorded at 156,804 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,803 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,804 miles
  • 2025 – 149,526 miles
  • 2024 – 143,176 miles
  • 2023 – 137,219 miles
  • 2022 – 129,101 miles
  • 2021 – 121,463 miles
  • 2020 – 115,735 miles
  • 2019 – 101,982 miles
  • 2018 – 90,915 miles
  • 2017 – 81,306 miles
  • 2016 – 70,043 miles
  • 2015 – 59,880 miles
  • 2014 – 49,613 miles
  • 2013 – 39,310 miles
  • 2012 – 28,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower Steering Heavy At Low RPMRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering tight at idle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,804 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    369424010249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower Steering Heavy At Low RPM

  2. Fail156,803 miles (+7,277)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,803 miles
    Test number
    661158217779
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower Steering Heavy At Low RPM

  3. Pass149,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,526 miles
    Test number
    113598685192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering tight at idle

  4. Fail149,525 miles (+6,349)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,525 miles
    Test number
    168289152888
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering tight at idle

  5. Pass143,176 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,176 miles
    Test number
    109570976608
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering tight at idle

  6. Fail143,174 miles (+5,955)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,174 miles
    Test number
    517312988916
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering tight at idle

  7. Pass137,219 miles (+8,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,219 miles
    Test number
    946002557842
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass129,101 miles (+7,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    432748903147
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass121,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    732543798451
    • AdvisoryFront power steering stiff on tick over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 2x exhaust mounting brackets corroded /detached from exhaust system

  10. Fail121,463 miles (+5,728)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    392761602640
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure towbar bracket (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront power steering stiff on tick over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 2x exhaust mounting brackets corroded /detached from exhaust system

  11. Pass115,735 miles (+13,753)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,735 miles
    Test number
    868721732594
    • MinorRear Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket corroded off (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker lamp

  12. Pass101,982 miles (+11,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    679334856942
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,915 miles
    Test number
    602640298234
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm, front bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has two areas of damage, not in drivers view

  14. Fail90,915 miles (+9,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,915 miles
    Test number
    236412535102
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm, front bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has two areas of damage, not in drivers view

  15. Pass81,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    163650319316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,306 miles (+11,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    882476134616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass70,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    128196514353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,043 miles (+10,163)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    696514197853
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass59,880 miles (+10,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    175855785476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,613 miles (+10,303)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,613 miles
    Test number
    975763764097
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass39,310 miles (+10,929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    995547063013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass28,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    506319572073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L65 MAO

Does L65 MAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 MAO is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L65 MAO?
The MOT on L65 MAO is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L65 MAO done?
L65 MAO was recorded at 156,804 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,799 miles a year.
Has L65 MAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 MAO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L65 MAO 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 L65 MAO find?
L65 MAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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