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Volvo XC70

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,400 cc

L8 OYTMOT history

L8 OYT is a black diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 19 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L8 OYT black Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,670 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OYT was last recorded at 117,670 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,277 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,393 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,670 miles
  • 2025 – 113,277 miles
  • 2024 – 108,443 miles
  • 2023 – 102,361 miles
  • 2022 – 93,357 miles
  • 2021 – 86,090 miles
  • 2020 – 80,754 miles
  • 2019 – 75,535 miles
  • 2018 – 68,795 miles
  • 2017 – 64,924 miles
  • 2016 – 57,182 miles
  • 2015 – 50,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    887477129287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,670 miles (+4,393)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    542517194035
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass113,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    178970251583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,277 miles (+4,834)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    967913413393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass108,443 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,443 miles
    Test number
    621028155897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    892788630878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail102,361 miles (+9,004)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    902815113682
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass93,357 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    756780765944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,090 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    397195021380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,754 miles (+5,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    268765396990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass75,535 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    913101943669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail75,534 miles (+6,739)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,534 miles
    Test number
    250739475415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass68,795 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    386432434416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    894181484258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail64,920 miles (+7,738)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    829086697865
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass57,182 miles (+7,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    333698928221
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass50,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    963525534471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OYT

Does L8 OYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OYT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 OYT?
The MOT on L8 OYT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OYT done?
L8 OYT was recorded at 117,670 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has L8 OYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OYT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 OYT 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 OYT find?
L8 OYT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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