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Volvo C70

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

P7 CENMOT history

P7 CEN is a silver diesel Volvo C70 first used on 24 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,605 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P7 CEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P7 CEN was last recorded at 163,605 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,045 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,560 miles
Average per year
6,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,605 miles
  • 2025 – 159,045 miles
  • 2024 – 154,824 miles
  • 2023 – 150,221 miles
  • 2022 – 146,334 miles
  • 2021 – 144,092 miles
  • 2020 – 140,962 miles
  • 2018 – 134,259 miles
  • 2017 – 127,463 miles
  • 2016 – 119,933 miles
  • 2015 – 112,229 miles
  • 2014 – 107,844 miles
  • 2013 – 87,458 miles
  • 2012 – 82,699 miles
  • 2011 – 67,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,605 miles (+4,560)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    443808184488
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,045 miles
    Test number
    838722587152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,040 miles (+4,216)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,040 miles
    Test number
    124647888602
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass154,824 miles (+4,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,824 miles
    Test number
    735574292628
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass150,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    244724755594
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail150,221 miles (+3,887)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    379473982019
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Brake fluid leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,334 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,334 miles
    Test number
    436203871345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,325 miles (+2,233)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    221192520523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,092 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,092 miles
    Test number
    248351305027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,091 miles (+3,129)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    527762484829
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass140,962 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,962 miles
    Test number
    512770118837
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail140,961 miles (+6,702)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,961 miles
    Test number
    469231303036
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass134,259 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,259 miles
    Test number
    702532116214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,463 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,463 miles
    Test number
    150721380298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,200 miles (+7,267)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,200 miles
    Test number
    506575577164
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,933 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    853346899216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Fail119,825 miles (+7,596)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    247576945180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass112,229 miles (+4,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,229 miles
    Test number
    721668461788
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has minimal reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  19. Pass107,844 miles (+20,386)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,844 miles
    Test number
    248020594226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/side front, o/side front and o/side rear tyres worn on inner treads.

  20. Pass87,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    766368993294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,791 miles (+14,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,791 miles
    Test number
    815688493239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,699 miles (+15,286)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,699 miles
    Test number
    697380902336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    477058221408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,413 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    967258721357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about P7 CEN

Does P7 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P7 CEN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P7 CEN?
The MOT on P7 CEN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P7 CEN done?
P7 CEN was recorded at 163,605 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
Has P7 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P7 CEN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P7 CEN 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 P7 CEN find?
P7 CEN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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