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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

L70 BJWMOT history

L70 BJW is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L70 BJW silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,035 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 BJW was last recorded at 62,035 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,478 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
2,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,035 miles
  • 2025 – 61,478 miles
  • 2024 – 60,735 miles
  • 2023 – 60,351 miles
  • 2022 – 59,252 miles
  • 2021 – 58,664 miles
  • 2020 – 57,855 miles
  • 2019 – 56,394 miles
  • 2018 – 54,312 miles
  • 2017 – 52,119 miles
  • 2016 – 49,228 miles
  • 2015 – 46,536 miles
  • 2014 – 44,307 miles
  • 2013 – 40,974 miles
  • 2012 – 37,229 miles
  • 2011 – 31,855 miles
  • 2010 – 27,284 miles
  • 2009 – 22,890 miles
  • 2008 – 17,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,035 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    769844801533
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail62,035 miles (+557)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    503265644395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,478 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,478 miles
    Test number
    663911033815
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail61,474 miles (+739)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    287742831684
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass60,735 miles (+384)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    858712302437
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,351 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,351 miles
    Test number
    526122530411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail60,347 miles (+1,095)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    512504803251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,252 miles (+588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,252 miles
    Test number
    371407962270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    319285341075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail58,664 miles (+809)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    205062251359
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,855 miles (+1,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    841785300714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,394 miles (+2,082)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    605068394559
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass54,312 miles (+2,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    137762565635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,119 miles (+2,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,119 miles
    Test number
    413679906070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHead lights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass49,228 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    325069870903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,536 miles (+2,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    574624530644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,307 miles (+3,333)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    777526344218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,974 miles (+3,745)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    927377843255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,229 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    388768142261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,855 miles (+4,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    457923241203
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSills cosmetically covered

  21. Pass27,284 miles (+4,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    451783840244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,890 miles (+4,909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,890 miles
    Test number
    822650949267
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  23. Pass17,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,981 miles
    Test number
    332186448418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 BJW

Does L70 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 BJW is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 BJW?
The MOT on L70 BJW is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 BJW done?
L70 BJW was recorded at 62,035 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,439 miles a year.
Has L70 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 BJW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 BJW 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 L70 BJW find?
L70 BJW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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