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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

P153 UBDMOT history

P153 UBD is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 2 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 180,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
180,913 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P153 UBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P153 UBD was last recorded at 180,913 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,802 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,913 miles
  • 2024 – 179,802 miles
  • 2023 – 178,288 miles
  • 2022 – 176,027 miles
  • 2021 – 173,441 miles
  • 2020 – 170,682 miles
  • 2019 – 166,154 miles
  • 2018 – 162,862 miles
  • 2017 – 156,950 miles
  • 2016 – 153,809 miles
  • 2015 – 148,953 miles
  • 2014 – 138,369 miles
  • 2013 – 134,545 miles
  • 2012 – 127,904 miles
  • 2011 – 119,097 miles
  • 2010 – 111,283 miles
  • 2009 – 107,561 miles
  • 2008 – 101,569 miles
  • 2007 – 90,040 miles
  • 2006 – 82,641 miles
  • 2005 – 73,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter in poor condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe has very small rust hole. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle support bushes worn/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Gear box oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear number plate poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,913 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,913 miles
    Test number
    514799117435
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter in poor condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe has very small rust hole. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle support bushes worn/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail180,913 miles (+1,111)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,913 miles
    Test number
    880079135704
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter in poor condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe has very small rust hole. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle support bushes worn/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass179,802 miles (+1,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,802 miles
    Test number
    785206785042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from pinion area of steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing General slight perishing of the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass178,288 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,288 miles
    Test number
    104118089132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass176,027 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,027 miles
    Test number
    112432650659
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail176,017 miles (+2,576)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,017 miles
    Test number
    464445822197
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass173,441 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,441 miles
    Test number
    477135504631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,682 miles
    Test number
    488204443568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,682 miles (+4,528)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,682 miles
    Test number
    854713564713
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged filler neck corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass166,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,154 miles
    Test number
    530317936353
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor

  11. Fail166,154 miles (+3,292)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,154 miles
    Test number
    164933420510
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor

  12. Pass162,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    707510806437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail162,862 miles (+5,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    954628369084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass156,950 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,950 miles
    Test number
    522364422093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,809 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,809 miles
    Test number
    456683487658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail153,799 miles (+4,846)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,799 miles
    Test number
    261402804308
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass148,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    148,953 miles
    Test number
    245703935136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,953 miles (+10,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,953 miles
    Test number
    777066425107
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass138,369 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,369 miles
    Test number
    818283934143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,545 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,545 miles
    Test number
    975303693173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,904 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    225702292452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,097 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    165608381132
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass119,097 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    698508781185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass111,283 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,283 miles
    Test number
    720631290150
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass107,561 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    883507689152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,569 miles (+11,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,569 miles
    Test number
    294337388432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    250076487416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail90,040 miles (+7,399)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    413306487165
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass82,641 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    332479486192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,879 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    73,879 miles
    Test number
    961349185152
    • NoteFRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Questions about P153 UBD

Does P153 UBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P153 UBD is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P153 UBD?
The MOT on P153 UBD is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P153 UBD done?
P153 UBD was recorded at 180,913 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has P153 UBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P153 UBD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P153 UBD 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 P153 UBD find?
P153 UBD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter in poor condition.; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe has very small rust hole., and 2 more.

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