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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

L8 APOMOT history

L8 APO is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 252,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L8 APO red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
252,836 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 APO was last recorded at 252,836 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 14,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,299 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,537 miles
Average per year
11,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,836 miles
  • 2025 – 238,299 miles
  • 2024 – 226,131 miles
  • 2023 – 215,976 miles
  • 2022 – 203,975 miles
  • 2020 – 192,044 miles
  • 2019 – 182,268 miles
  • 2018 – 158,230 miles
  • 2017 – 143,167 miles
  • 2016 – 127,877 miles
  • 2015 – 108,761 miles
  • 2014 – 92,087 miles
  • 2013 – 78,010 miles
  • 2012 – 72,592 miles
  • 2011 – 64,867 miles
  • 2010 – 49,339 miles
  • 2009 – 49,316 miles
  • 2008 – 44,189 miles
  • 2007 – 40,207 miles
  • 2006 – 35,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,836 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,836 miles (+14,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    252,836 miles
    Test number
    586382348722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass238,299 miles (+12,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    238,299 miles
    Test number
    359596008720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass226,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    226,131 miles
    Test number
    844160480074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail226,131 miles (+10,155)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,131 miles
    Test number
    935862182589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass215,976 miles (+12,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    215,976 miles
    Test number
    520012024974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass203,975 miles (+11,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,975 miles
    Test number
    556364192889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass192,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,044 miles
    Test number
    115446462391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail192,044 miles (+9,776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,044 miles
    Test number
    296309966354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass182,268 miles (+10,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,268 miles
    Test number
    719948877060
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust leak.
    • AdvisoryAdvise front axle brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pads low.

  10. Pass171,766 miles (+13,536)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,766 miles
    Test number
    472699272026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,230 miles (+15,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,230 miles
    Test number
    259148482320
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both bottom ball joints. Advise both front flexi brake hoses cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass143,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    668270549760
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail143,167 miles (+15,290)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    175192192216
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,877 miles (+19,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,877 miles
    Test number
    791616869827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,761 miles (+16,674)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    496305715017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,087 miles (+14,077)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    376449624070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,010 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,010 miles
    Test number
    948739623085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,592 miles (+7,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,592 miles
    Test number
    975880022023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass64,867 miles (+15,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    196809721014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,339 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    493992930060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,316 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    221998779215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront lockstops are slightly worn

  22. Fail49,316 miles (+704)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    712118179245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront lockstops are slightly worn

  23. Fail48,612 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    163752009281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,612 miles (+4,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    311962309273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass44,189 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    903684208286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,207 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,207 miles
    Test number
    184018697109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    622576186151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 APO

Does L8 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 APO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 APO?
The MOT on L8 APO is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 APO done?
L8 APO was recorded at 252,836 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 11,108 miles a year.
Has L8 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 APO has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 APO 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 L8 APO find?
L8 APO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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