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Volvo C70

Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 2,319 cc

L7 XVXMOT history

L7 XVX is a purple petrol Volvo C70 first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,733 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XVX was last recorded at 83,733 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 2,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,396 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,337 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,733 miles
  • 2025 – 81,396 miles
  • 2024 – 80,978 miles
  • 2023 – 80,339 miles
  • 2022 – 79,766 miles
  • 2021 – 78,486 miles
  • 2020 – 74,775 miles
  • 2019 – 68,975 miles
  • 2018 – 62,074 miles
  • 2017 – 57,046 miles
  • 2016 – 53,393 miles
  • 2015 – 49,694 miles
  • 2014 – 43,640 miles
  • 2013 – 41,917 miles
  • 2012 – 36,996 miles
  • 2011 – 31,265 miles
  • 2010 – 26,099 miles
  • 2009 – 20,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,733 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,733 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    135546848635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,396 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    827274707192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,978 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    781023784758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail80,973 miles (+634)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    823738287291
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass80,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    280232534775
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail80,339 miles (+573)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    236632544625
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,766 miles (+1,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    812806688687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner tread out of shape uneven tread pattern 255/40/18
  8. Pass78,486 miles (+3,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    612083250010
    • AdvisoryFront Lower sml oil seepage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective yellow chalk can be wielded (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass74,775 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    421413312122
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail74,752 miles (+5,777)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    829128005292
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot good clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low but only on one side possible caliper issue (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass68,975 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    945318887281
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Fail68,975 miles (+6,901)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    639004829737
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass62,074 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    473502632585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,046 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    864484253864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,393 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    200808775890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass49,694 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    118659865045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,640 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    195663044095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,917 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,917 miles
    Test number
    175854813136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,996 miles (+5,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    985607612192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass31,265 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,265 miles
    Test number
    317159001100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,099 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,099 miles
    Test number
    624041710191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,320 miles
    Test number
    892864819124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail20,320 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,320 miles
    Test number
    863414019198
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 XVX

Does L7 XVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XVX is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XVX?
The MOT on L7 XVX is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XVX done?
L7 XVX was recorded at 83,733 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has L7 XVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XVX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 XVX 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 L7 XVX find?
L7 XVX passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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