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Volvo S60

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

L70 GWSMOT history

L70 GWS is a blue diesel Volvo S60 first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L70 GWS blue Volvo S60 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S60, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,498 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S60
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 GWS was last recorded at 111,498 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,444 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,498 miles
  • 2025 – 111,444 miles
  • 2024 – 108,986 miles
  • 2023 – 106,662 miles
  • 2022 – 104,032 miles
  • 2021 – 98,679 miles
  • 2019 – 95,707 miles
  • 2018 – 93,051 miles
  • 2017 – 87,819 miles
  • 2016 – 83,520 miles
  • 2015 – 79,418 miles
  • 2014 – 74,996 miles
  • 2013 – 68,402 miles
  • 2012 – 62,035 miles
  • 2011 – 55,416 miles
  • 2010 – 48,993 miles
  • 2009 – 42,336 miles
  • 2008 – 40,830 miles
  • 2007 – 35,141 miles
  • 2006 – 29,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    718573025253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail111,498 miles (+54)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    997665193346
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    366720985255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,444 miles (+2,458)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    752511199345
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,986 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    403344482750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,662 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,662 miles
    Test number
    182587170496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,032 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    330091308399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,679 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,679 miles
    Test number
    482149911786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,707 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    784065574651
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,707 miles (+2,656)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    597939801483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,051 miles (+5,232)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    972886437440
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass87,819 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,819 miles
    Test number
    176219155849
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass83,520 miles (+4,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    793300821997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass79,418 miles (+4,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    672585197321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper slight split

  15. Pass74,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    997420044227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Fail74,996 miles (+6,594)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    409829034263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass68,402 miles (+6,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    397835743245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass62,035 miles (+6,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    538023242232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  19. Pass55,416 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    795857431256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    443494340241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,993 miles (+6,657)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    970634640223
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass42,336 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    163900579116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,309 miles (+1,479)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    184397469173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNoise from o/s/r brakes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all discs

  24. Pass40,830 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    393388798215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,543 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    990193488188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,141 miles
    Test number
    862822417299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,141 miles (+5,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,141 miles
    Test number
    410562917290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  28. Fail29,429 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    493456156270
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass29,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    844246056296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 GWS

Does L70 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 GWS is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 GWS?
The MOT on L70 GWS is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 GWS done?
L70 GWS was recorded at 111,498 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has L70 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 GWS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 GWS 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 GWS find?
L70 GWS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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