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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2013 · 2,400 cc

L6 SWHMOT history

L6 SWH is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 156,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L6 SWH gold Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,201 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SWH was last recorded at 156,201 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,332 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,869 miles
Average per year
11,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,201 miles
  • 2024 – 151,332 miles
  • 2023 – 145,508 miles
  • 2022 – 141,073 miles
  • 2021 – 126,891 miles
  • 2020 – 114,835 miles
  • 2019 – 104,037 miles
  • 2018 – 86,709 miles
  • 2017 – 70,338 miles
  • 2016 – 53,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is scrubbed on outer tread

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,201 miles (+4,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,201 miles
    Test number
    490199241481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is scrubbed on outer tread
  2. Pass151,332 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,332 miles
    Test number
    225632982409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,508 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,508 miles
    Test number
    290684855797
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Fail145,503 miles (+4,430)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,503 miles
    Test number
    727165827238
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass141,073 miles (+14,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,073 miles
    Test number
    659306090127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,891 miles
    Test number
    944789338210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,891 miles (+12,056)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,891 miles
    Test number
    899644171786
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,835 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    479881448182
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Fail114,835 miles (+10,798)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    806537459177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Pass104,037 miles (+17,328)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,037 miles
    Test number
    809195126007
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,709 miles (+16,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    851737580770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass70,338 miles (+16,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    393471638635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    771164596879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L6 SWH

Does L6 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SWH is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 SWH?
The MOT on L6 SWH is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 SWH done?
L6 SWH was recorded at 156,201 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 11,366 miles a year.
Has L6 SWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SWH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 SWH 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 L6 SWH find?
L6 SWH passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre is scrubbed on outer tread.

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