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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

L8 WDTMOT history

L8 WDT is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,064 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WDT was last recorded at 187,064 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,361 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,064 miles
  • 2024 – 186,361 miles
  • 2023 – 176,697 miles
  • 2022 – 168,514 miles
  • 2021 – 164,017 miles
  • 2020 – 152,949 miles
  • 2019 – 142,227 miles
  • 2017 – 139,499 miles
  • 2016 – 135,273 miles
  • 2014 – 134,637 miles
  • 2013 – 131,904 miles
  • 2010 – 131,367 miles
  • 2009 – 129,269 miles
  • 2008 – 126,708 miles
  • 2007 – 122,392 miles
  • 2006 – 114,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,064 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,064 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,064 miles
    Test number
    238519233477
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,361 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,361 miles
    Test number
    419410000432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail186,290 miles (+9,593)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,290 miles
    Test number
    275913609855
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,697 miles (+8,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    176,697 miles
    Test number
    956094863433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass168,514 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,514 miles
    Test number
    411518065047
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,503 miles (+4,486)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,503 miles
    Test number
    238454909211
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,017 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,017 miles
    Test number
    112443541227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,140 miles (+6,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,140 miles
    Test number
    952696776775
    • AdvisoryEML light is on indicating a fault

  9. Pass152,949 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,949 miles
    Test number
    216021554901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,227 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,227 miles
    Test number
    141598864866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,499 miles (+4,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    139,499 miles
    Test number
    181591998353
    • AdvisoryALL STEERING /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSSION
    • AdvisoryBOTH SIDES STEERING ARM INNER BALLJOINTS SHOWING PLAY,JUST MOT LEGAL
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE POOR, HEAVILY PERISHED & GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16V
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

  12. Pass135,273 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,273 miles
    Test number
    902700230881
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs showing corrossion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily rusted
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components showing corrossion
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack inner ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low on inner edge &perished/cracked on sidewall 205/55/16v
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes starting to perish

  13. Fail135,273 miles (+636)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,273 miles
    Test number
    795899267695
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs showing corrossion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily rusted
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components showing corrossion
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack inner ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low on inner edge &perished/cracked on sidewall 205/55/16v
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes starting to perish

  14. Fail134,637 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,637 miles
    Test number
    107180474163
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass134,637 miles (+2,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,637 miles
    Test number
    525210674149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass131,904 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    729770193179
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail131,903 miles (+536)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,903 miles
    Test number
    395346183145
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass131,367 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,367 miles
    Test number
    204527970136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,358 miles (+2,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    493335760152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass129,269 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    371937069151
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges.

  21. Fail129,264 miles (+2,556)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,264 miles
    Test number
    870449249182
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges.

  22. Pass126,708 miles (+4,316)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    126,708 miles
    Test number
    643758468171
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and inner face slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front flexable brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass122,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    163104077256
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail122,392 miles (+7,676)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    953304577258
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass114,716 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    114,716 miles
    Test number
    432532476217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail114,683 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    354540676284
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L8 WDT

Does L8 WDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WDT is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 WDT?
The MOT on L8 WDT is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WDT done?
L8 WDT was recorded at 187,064 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has L8 WDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WDT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 WDT 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 WDT find?
L8 WDT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: general underside corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive.

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