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Volvo C70

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

M5 PCTMOT history

M5 PCT is a grey petrol Volvo C70 first used on 29 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

M5 PCT grey Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,426 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PCT was last recorded at 72,426 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,777 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
649 miles
Average per year
1,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,426 miles
  • 2024 – 71,777 miles
  • 2021 – 71,419 miles
  • 2019 – 70,782 miles
  • 2018 – 70,308 miles
  • 2016 – 70,240 miles
  • 2015 – 70,142 miles
  • 2013 – 69,907 miles
  • 2012 – 68,694 miles
  • 2011 – 67,435 miles
  • 2010 – 65,603 miles
  • 2009 – 60,941 miles
  • 2008 – 52,739 miles
  • 2007 – 49,511 miles
  • 2006 – 45,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,426 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,426 miles (+649)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    805343506345
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    680350859611
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,776 miles (+357)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    177591401519
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,419 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    127342921067
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades becoming smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,782 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    522617455719
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass70,308 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    501290333062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    468709710875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,240 miles (+98)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    128366460200
    • 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)

  9. Pass70,142 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    665384865090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass69,907 miles (+1,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    307845703252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass68,694 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    865177802222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,435 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,435 miles
    Test number
    788052401243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,603 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    413110490106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    763459969125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail60,939 miles (+8,200)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,939 miles
    Test number
    213709069429
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,739 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    242350578163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,737 miles (+3,226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    522478568195
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass49,511 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    194219417484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,435 miles
    Test number
    783689036051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,435 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,435 miles
    Test number
    771821236003
    • FailureNearside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about M5 PCT

Does M5 PCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 PCT expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 PCT?
The MOT on M5 PCT expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 PCT done?
M5 PCT was recorded at 72,426 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,382 miles a year.
Has M5 PCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PCT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 PCT 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 M5 PCT find?
M5 PCT passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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