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Volvo XC70

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L8 TJAMOT history

L8 TJA is a blue diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 18 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L8 TJA blue Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,210 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TJA was last recorded at 159,210 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,687 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,523 miles
Average per year
7,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,210 miles
  • 2024 – 155,687 miles
  • 2023 – 149,257 miles
  • 2022 – 144,531 miles
  • 2021 – 136,353 miles
  • 2020 – 130,149 miles
  • 2018 – 118,653 miles
  • 2017 – 111,194 miles
  • 2016 – 105,750 miles
  • 2015 – 97,532 miles
  • 2014 – 88,883 miles
  • 2013 – 77,228 miles
  • 2012 – 64,721 miles
  • 2011 – 53,905 miles
  • 2010 – 39,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,210 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Covers fitted underneath and in the engine bay restricting the view of several testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,210 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,210 miles
    Test number
    123425159039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,687 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,687 miles
    Test number
    263165996856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,257 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,257 miles
    Test number
    546122362126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,531 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,531 miles
    Test number
    747285386750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath and in the engine bay restricting the view of several testable items

  5. Fail144,464 miles (+8,111)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,464 miles
    Test number
    515214198275
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath and in the engine bay restricting the view of several testable items

  6. Pass136,353 miles (+6,204)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,353 miles
    Test number
    941228866626
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass130,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,149 miles
    Test number
    754393767696
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Fail130,149 miles (+11,496)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,149 miles
    Test number
    552816665899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Pass118,653 miles (+7,459)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,653 miles
    Test number
    739027293095
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,194 miles (+5,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    750617885571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

  11. Pass105,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    303971313385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,747 miles (+8,215)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    549818505641
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass97,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    599223492872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front screen wash poor still hitting screen

  14. Fail97,532 miles (+8,649)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    728439331839
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front screen wash poor still hitting screen

  15. Pass88,883 miles (+11,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    145750594266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,228 miles (+12,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    348269833482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,721 miles (+10,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    237033032249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass53,905 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    577284641259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  19. Fail53,905 miles (+13,929)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    385414841224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  20. Pass39,976 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,976 miles
    Test number
    501917950201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNo tow hitch fitted at time of test

Questions about L8 TJA

Does L8 TJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TJA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TJA?
The MOT on L8 TJA is valid until 12 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 TJA done?
L8 TJA was recorded at 159,210 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,777 miles a year.
Has L8 TJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TJA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 TJA 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 TJA find?
L8 TJA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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