Volvo V70
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,319 cc
P490 DPFMOT history
P490 DPF is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 20 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 219,385 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P490 DPF
- 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
- 20 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P490 DPF was last recorded at 219,385 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jun 2014: 174,745 miles, lower than 178,064 miles on 22 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 219,363 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 4,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,385 miles
- 2025 – 214,871 miles
- 2024 – 212,126 miles
- 2023 – 206,848 miles
- 2022 – 204,272 miles
- 2020 – 202,962 miles
- 2019 – 200,316 miles
- 2018 – 194,521 miles
- 2017 – 190,556 miles
- 2016 – 186,381 miles
- 2015 – 181,176 miles
- 2014 – 174,745 miles
- 2013 – 178,064 miles
- 2012 – 160,229 miles
- 2011 – 152,621 miles
- 2010 – 146,435 miles
- 2009 – 141,287 miles
- 2007 – 134,515 miles
- 2006 – 131,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,385 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OSFU, OSFL, NSFL. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Unable to see behind plastic sill skirts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2024
Can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
N/s outer cv boot perishing, not split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear chassis rails and inner sills/arches are corroding, not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,385 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 219,385 miles
- Test number
- 259465701469
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OSFU, OSFL, NSFL. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Unable to see behind plastic sill skirts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail219,363 miles (+4,492)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,363 miles
- Test number
- 478853261503
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OSFU, OSFL, NSFL. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Unable to see behind plastic sill skirts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass214,871 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 214,871 miles
- Test number
- 566867119809
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Where bumper joins the end of the chassis. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion. Unable to see sills behind plastic skirts. Wheel arches starting plus rear chassis rails and inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail214,871 miles (+2,745)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,871 miles
- Test number
- 968120602055
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Where bumper joins the end of the chassis. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion. Unable to see sills behind plastic skirts. Wheel arches starting plus rear chassis rails and inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass212,126 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 212,126 miles
- Test number
- 183026447447
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCan not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot perishing, not split
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails and inner sills/arches are corroding, not excessive
Fail212,104 miles (+5,256)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,104 miles
- Test number
- 667399161745
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCan not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot perishing, not split
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails and inner sills/arches are corroding, not excessive
Pass206,848 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 206,848 miles
- Test number
- 537155411619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,272 miles (+1,310)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 204,272 miles
- Test number
- 653493131591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,962 miles (+2,646)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 202,962 miles
- Test number
- 599955029100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass200,316 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 200,316 miles
- Test number
- 860354136806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,312 miles (+5,791)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,312 miles
- Test number
- 741809682973
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake locks when turning wheel suspect handbrake shoe come unbonded (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure making scraping noise (1.1.14 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass194,521 miles (+3,965)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 194,521 miles
- Test number
- 373174956788
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,556 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 190,556 miles
- Test number
- 444904851340
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroding
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inside edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer axle beam bushes perishing
Fail190,556 miles (+4,175)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,556 miles
- Test number
- 433352841739
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroding
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inside edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer axle beam bushes perishing
Pass186,381 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 186,381 miles
- Test number
- 863348389187
- AdvisoryRear of the front subframe has genral oil leaks
Pass181,176 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 181,176 miles
- Test number
- 349626165158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail181,176 miles (+6,431)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,176 miles
- Test number
- 468066065153
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass174,745 miles (-3,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 174,745 miles
- Test number
- 545879264130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass178,064 miles (+17,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 178,064 miles
- Test number
- 217573673106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass160,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 160,229 miles
- Test number
- 588803172145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,229 miles (+7,608)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,229 miles
- Test number
- 866983772196
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass152,621 miles (+6,186)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 152,621 miles
- Test number
- 478233031113
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blurry as inner reflector corroded
- NoteRear suspension bushes are all perishing, no play at time of test
- NoteSmall cut in the n/s/f tyre outer side wall
Pass146,435 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 146,435 miles
- Test number
- 553999430164
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass141,287 miles (+6,772)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 141,287 miles
- Test number
- 112750789053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,515 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 134,515 miles
- Test number
- 514238157277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 131,417 miles
- Test number
- 860031666204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P490 DPF
- Does P490 DPF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 DPF is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P490 DPF?
- The MOT on P490 DPF is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P490 DPF done?
- P490 DPF was recorded at 219,385 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,552 miles a year.
- Has P490 DPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P490 DPF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on P490 DPF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P490 DPF find?
- P490 DPF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view osfu, osfl, nsfl.; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber.; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unable to see behind plastic sill skirts..
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