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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

L99 EXAMOT history

L99 EXA is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 21 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L99 EXA red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
111,815 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 EXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 EXA was last recorded at 111,815 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,373 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,815 miles
  • 2024 – 111,373 miles
  • 2023 – 108,851 miles
  • 2022 – 104,524 miles
  • 2021 – 99,408 miles
  • 2013 – 95,355 miles
  • 2012 – 90,102 miles
  • 2011 – 83,940 miles
  • 2010 – 80,572 miles
  • 2009 – 77,240 miles
  • 2008 – 73,918 miles
  • 2007 – 71,005 miles
  • 2006 – 62,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,815 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,815 miles (+442)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    530867848296
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass111,373 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    879402966654
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filter
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail111,372 miles (+2,521)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    571202653434
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filter
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass108,851 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    594073013424
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail108,851 miles (+4,327)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    553399842677
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear working but needs adjustment/repairing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass104,524 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    837283697773
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail104,524 miles (+5,116)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    447239766789
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass99,408 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    615985835530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,355 miles (+5,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    557561643231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass90,102 miles (+6,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    118843272268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass83,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    436619931275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail83,940 miles (+3,368)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    449519031284
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass80,572 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    811297060268
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall starting to crack
  14. Fail80,572 miles (+3,332)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    484326060243
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall starting to crack
  15. Pass77,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,240 miles
    Test number
    394100869497
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls starting to crack
  16. Fail77,240 miles (+3,322)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,240 miles
    Test number
    350199259421
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls starting to crack
  17. Pass73,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    432056758235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail73,918 miles (+2,913)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    883936658239
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass71,005 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    853350177267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    852847206215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 EXA

Does L99 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 EXA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 EXA?
The MOT on L99 EXA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 EXA done?
L99 EXA was recorded at 111,815 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has L99 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 EXA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 EXA 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 L99 EXA find?
L99 EXA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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