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Volvo C70

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

L70 WJSMOT history

L70 WJS is a black petrol Volvo C70 first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

L70 WJS black Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2021
Mileage
158,430 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 WJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

L70 WJS was last recorded at 158,430 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 9,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2015: 112,114 miles, lower than 112,930 miles on 21 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,240 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
9,190 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 158,430 miles
  • 2020 – 149,240 miles
  • 2019 – 136,747 miles
  • 2018 – 129,956 miles
  • 2017 – 119,700 miles
  • 2016 – 115,843 miles
  • 2015 – 112,114 miles
  • 2014 – 109,318 miles
  • 2013 – 103,069 miles
  • 2011 – 98,162 miles
  • 2010 – 89,249 miles
  • 2008 – 87,344 miles
  • 2007 – 73,841 miles
  • 2006 – 62,263 miles
  • 2005 – 55,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,430 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,430 miles (+9,190)3 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,430 miles
    Test number
    897813587015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,240 miles
    Test number
    492601755854
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail149,240 miles (+12,493)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,240 miles
    Test number
    197918947205
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass136,747 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,747 miles
    Test number
    612776484744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,747 miles (+6,791)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,747 miles
    Test number
    200107401470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,956 miles
    Test number
    424760539484
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,956 miles (+10,256)1 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,956 miles
    Test number
    240413341024
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,700 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    655969358673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail119,681 miles (+3,838)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    797365777286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass115,843 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    379146012335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,114 miles (-816)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    218924855091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail112,930 miles (+3,612)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,930 miles
    Test number
    885112255056
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass109,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    367545054065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,318 miles (+6,249)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    149995854037
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r body trim is missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

  15. Pass103,069 miles (+4,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,069 miles
    Test number
    365061413052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass98,162 miles (+8,913)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    699656991060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise wiper blades smearing screen

  17. Pass89,249 miles (+16)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    673215270032
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on / struggled to meet emission limits
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has cut deep enough to reach cord but less than requirements
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre deteriorated
    • NoteWipers worn

  18. Fail89,233 miles (+1,889)4 failures2 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    561649760004
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on / struggled to meet emission limits
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has cut deep enough to reach cord but less than requirements
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre deteriorated
    • NoteWipers worn

  19. Pass87,344 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    341200078450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,330 miles (+13,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,330 miles
    Test number
    181002368221
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass73,841 miles (+11,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,841 miles
    Test number
    194740827228
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass62,263 miles (+6,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,263 miles
    Test number
    304959276168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    891495575102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 WJS

Does L70 WJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 WJS expired on 4 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 WJS?
The MOT on L70 WJS expired on 4 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 WJS done?
L70 WJS was recorded at 158,430 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has L70 WJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 WJS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 WJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 WJS find?
L70 WJS failed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 97w, and 11 more.

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