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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

L69 WHTMOT history

L69 WHT is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 250,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L69 WHT blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
250,636 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L69 WHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L69 WHT was last recorded at 250,636 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,556 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
9,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,636 miles
  • 2025 – 247,877 miles
  • 2024 – 242,506 miles
  • 2023 – 239,604 miles
  • 2022 – 236,995 miles
  • 2021 – 231,823 miles
  • 2020 – 230,039 miles
  • 2019 – 225,567 miles
  • 2017 – 219,783 miles
  • 2016 – 205,880 miles
  • 2015 – 190,031 miles
  • 2014 – 179,245 miles
  • 2013 – 168,853 miles
  • 2012 – 159,165 miles
  • 2011 – 147,907 miles
  • 2010 – 134,346 miles
  • 2009 – 121,207 miles
  • 2008 – 107,743 miles
  • 2007 – 93,371 miles
  • 2006 – 73,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,636 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,636 miles (+80)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    250,636 miles
    Test number
    829199607780
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail250,556 miles (+2,679)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,556 miles
    Test number
    853490463743
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass247,877 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    247,877 miles
    Test number
    849088338399
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail247,860 miles (+5,354)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,860 miles
    Test number
    266548972139
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass242,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    242,506 miles
    Test number
    450355109017
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail242,506 miles (+2,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,506 miles
    Test number
    169955943407
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass239,604 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    239,604 miles
    Test number
    770161108678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail239,600 miles (+2,605)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,600 miles
    Test number
    562435137525
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass236,995 miles (+5,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    236,995 miles
    Test number
    991132434664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass231,823 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    231,823 miles
    Test number
    279082546256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass230,039 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    230,039 miles
    Test number
    114516871233
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass225,567 miles (+5,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    225,567 miles
    Test number
    598959612367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass219,783 miles (+13,903)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    219,783 miles
    Test number
    380312021138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass205,880 miles (+15,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    205,880 miles
    Test number
    772408987158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass190,031 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    190,031 miles
    Test number
    334089354739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail190,009 miles (+10,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,009 miles
    Test number
    412293874154
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass179,245 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    179,245 miles
    Test number
    777799444307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail179,241 miles (+10,388)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,241 miles
    Test number
    577384544375
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass168,853 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    168,853 miles
    Test number
    517349833364
    • NoteO/s/f headlight lenz cracked but not effecting image

  20. Fail168,853 miles (+9,688)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,853 miles
    Test number
    438044533448
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/f headlight lenz cracked but not effecting image

  21. Pass159,165 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    159,165 miles
    Test number
    706119132303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail159,160 miles (+11,253)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    926299632367
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass147,907 miles (+13,561)12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    147,907 miles
    Test number
    777612501330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO.S.REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

  24. Pass134,346 miles (+13,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,346 miles
    Test number
    881811800308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass121,207 miles (+13,464)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,207 miles
    Test number
    280311309304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass107,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    107,743 miles
    Test number
    330523398437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail107,743 miles (+14,372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,743 miles
    Test number
    844303898285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

  28. Pass93,371 miles (+19,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,371 miles
    Test number
    520205407380
    • 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)

  29. Pass73,538 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    450054006419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,401 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    611230706376
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L69 WHT

Does L69 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L69 WHT is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L69 WHT?
The MOT on L69 WHT is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L69 WHT done?
L69 WHT was recorded at 250,636 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,171 miles a year.
Has L69 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L69 WHT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L69 WHT 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 L69 WHT find?
L69 WHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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