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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

R110 VEVMOT history

R110 VEV is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,730 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R110 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R110 VEV was last recorded at 167,730 miles on 1 May 2026, 880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2015: 146,381 miles, lower than 148,185 miles on 4 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,850 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
880 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,730 miles
  • 2021 – 166,850 miles
  • 2019 – 160,329 miles
  • 2017 – 153,774 miles
  • 2015 – 146,381 miles
  • 2014 – 135,704 miles
  • 2013 – 122,684 miles
  • 2012 – 116,500 miles
  • 2011 – 104,881 miles
  • 2010 – 90,560 miles
  • 2009 – 88,954 miles
  • 2008 – 85,149 miles
  • 2007 – 81,387 miles
  • 2006 – 75,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,730 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,730 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,730 miles
    Test number
    317141020001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,850 miles (+6,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,850 miles
    Test number
    614376187287
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,329 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,329 miles
    Test number
    751063573371
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail160,304 miles (+6,530)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,304 miles
    Test number
    541369605010
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass153,774 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,774 miles
    Test number
    953413386822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorated

  6. Fail153,774 miles (+7,393)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,774 miles
    Test number
    734158022567
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorated

  7. Pass146,381 miles (-1,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    146,381 miles
    Test number
    627950065187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,185 miles (+12,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,185 miles
    Test number
    846555155190
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  9. Pass135,704 miles (+13,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,704 miles
    Test number
    259473964458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass122,684 miles (+267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    755410723105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail122,417 miles (+5,917)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,417 miles
    Test number
    295313613179
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass116,500 miles (+61)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    258509802494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres low inner edges o/s/f on 0.0mm
    • NoteLambda control light on
    • NoteUnable to test tow bar electrics due to location of connector

  13. Fail116,439 miles (+11,558)7 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    677297902113
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres low inner edges o/s/f on 0.0mm
    • NoteTraction control and engine management lights on
    • NoteUnable to test tow bar electrics due to location of connector

  14. Pass104,881 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    606825701144
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F & N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers split (upper joint)
    • NoteRear seats in the folded position at time of test.

  15. Fail104,881 miles (+14,321)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    475375701153
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F & N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers split (upper joint)
    • NoteRear seats in the folded position at time of test.

  16. Pass90,560 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    403413000186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,954 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    281624319415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,931 miles (+3,782)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,931 miles
    Test number
    131493319150
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass85,149 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    512765918174
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass81,387 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    964781707173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,366 miles (+6,093)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    830030107134
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCuts in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass75,273 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    882977586024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail75,262 miles2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    410847486033
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about R110 VEV

Does R110 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R110 VEV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R110 VEV?
The MOT on R110 VEV 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 R110 VEV done?
R110 VEV was recorded at 167,730 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has R110 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R110 VEV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on R110 VEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R110 VEV find?
R110 VEV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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