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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,319 cc

P472 DWLMOT history

P472 DWL is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,502 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P472 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P472 DWL was last recorded at 178,502 miles on 1 May 2026, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,859 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
3,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,502 miles
  • 2024 – 177,859 miles
  • 2023 – 176,975 miles
  • 2022 – 176,217 miles
  • 2021 – 176,160 miles
  • 2020 – 175,786 miles
  • 2019 – 175,508 miles
  • 2018 – 174,421 miles
  • 2017 – 173,873 miles
  • 2016 – 172,149 miles
  • 2015 – 169,199 miles
  • 2014 – 160,724 miles
  • 2013 – 154,396 miles
  • 2012 – 147,279 miles
  • 2011 – 140,512 miles
  • 2010 – 134,909 miles
  • 2009 – 125,855 miles
  • 2008 – 118,634 miles
  • 2007 – 111,336 miles
  • 2006 – 103,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,502 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,502 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,502 miles
    Test number
    350481923186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,859 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,859 miles
    Test number
    972181810409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,975 miles (+758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,975 miles
    Test number
    793610935254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,217 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,217 miles
    Test number
    425380621502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,160 miles (+374)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,160 miles
    Test number
    811437123978
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass175,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,786 miles
    Test number
    464404065685
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded.

  7. Fail175,786 miles (+278)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,786 miles
    Test number
    318245900411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded.

  8. Pass175,508 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    175,508 miles
    Test number
    555112674493
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers split on ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass174,421 miles (+548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    174,421 miles
    Test number
    111756691128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass173,873 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,873 miles
    Test number
    788996147298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass172,149 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,149 miles
    Test number
    416121085017
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass169,199 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,199 miles
    Test number
    906399295112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass160,724 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,724 miles
    Test number
    139229274074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail160,714 miles (+6,318)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,714 miles
    Test number
    618850474094
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail154,396 miles4 repaired11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,396 miles
    Test number
    357083363031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Edges--O/S Only Just Legal
    • NoteFront Indicators & Side Repeaters Pale
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S R Wheel Rims Distorted
    • NoteOil Leak
    • NoteRear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing
    • NoteRear Bumper Bar Loose--Rear Mounts Badly Corroded--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
    • NoteRear Exhaust Section Corroding
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion N/S/R Chassis Rail
    • NoteSlight Play In Steering Rack
    • NoteStone Chip In N/S Headlamp Lens
    • NoteTravel Handbrake

  16. Pass154,396 miles (+7,117)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    154,396 miles
    Test number
    885763863002
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Edges--O/S Only Just Legal
    • NoteFront Indicators & Side Repeaters Pale
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S R Wheel Rims Distorted
    • NoteOil Leak
    • NoteRear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing
    • NoteRear Bumper Bar Loose--Rear Mounts Badly Corroded--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
    • NoteRear Exhaust Section Corroding
    • NoteSign Of Corrosion N/S/R Chassis Rail
    • NoteSlight Play In Steering Rack
    • NoteStone Chip In N/S Headlamp Lens
    • NoteTravel Handbrake

  17. Pass147,279 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,279 miles
    Test number
    327886182029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail147,118 miles (+6,606)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,118 miles
    Test number
    737632082059
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass140,512 miles (+5,603)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    408647771040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and pitted

  20. Pass134,909 miles (+9,054)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,909 miles
    Test number
    370663880005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass125,855 miles (+7,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    125,855 miles
    Test number
    524300099028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass118,634 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    721874898079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrakes squealing
    • NoteOil on dipstick frothy

  23. Fail118,633 miles (+7,297)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,633 miles
    Test number
    833694998025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrakes squealing
    • NoteOil on dipstick frothy

  24. Pass111,336 miles (+7,828)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    932779877049
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on the tread shoulders
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low and wearing on tread shoulders

  25. Pass103,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    942914676080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P472 DWL

Does P472 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P472 DWL is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P472 DWL?
The MOT on P472 DWL is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P472 DWL done?
P472 DWL was recorded at 178,502 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
Has P472 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P472 DWL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on P472 DWL 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 P472 DWL find?
P472 DWL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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