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Volvo V70

Turquoise · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

R137 XVGMOT history

R137 XVG is a turquoise petrol Volvo V70 first used on 8 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
131,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 XVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R137 XVG was last recorded at 131,827 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 7,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2017: 107,157 miles, lower than 194,226 miles on 1 Jul 2016.

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
124,669 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,158 miles
Average per year
3,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,827 miles
  • 2022 – 124,669 miles
  • 2021 – 116,237 miles
  • 2019 – 112,346 miles
  • 2018 – 109,657 miles
  • 2017 – 107,157 miles
  • 2016 – 194,226 miles
  • 2008 – 97,835 miles
  • 2007 – 82,159 miles
  • 2006 – 75,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,827 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,827 miles (+7,158)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,827 miles
    Test number
    891740988855
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,669 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,669 miles
    Test number
    878787275203
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail124,667 miles (+4,378)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,667 miles
    Test number
    996016640184
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,289 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    338911878651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,287 miles (+4,050)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,287 miles
    Test number
    524454788117
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,237 miles (+3,891)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,237 miles
    Test number
    496220137082
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,346 miles (+2,689)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,346 miles
    Test number
    647395138015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,657 miles (+33)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    371867867038
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail109,624 miles (+2,467)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    351420800153
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass107,157 miles (-87,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    766373913852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of screen not obstructing drivers view (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass194,226 miles (+96,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    194,226 miles
    Test number
    867023632829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc red looks to have got hot may need attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish on side walls

  12. Pass97,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    593573088213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,835 miles (+15,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    641252888240
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass82,159 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    982188477114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    210218336163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R137 XVG

Does R137 XVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R137 XVG expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R137 XVG?
The MOT on R137 XVG expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R137 XVG done?
R137 XVG was recorded at 131,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
Has R137 XVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 XVG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on R137 XVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R137 XVG find?
R137 XVG passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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