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Volvo XC70

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

R16 ADBMOT history

R16 ADB is a silver diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 301,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
301,143 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ADB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ADB was last recorded at 301,143 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 8,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2009: 11,430 miles, lower than 110,035 miles on 1 Oct 2008.

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
292,272 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,871 miles
Average per year
10,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 301,143 miles
  • 2025 – 292,272 miles
  • 2024 – 284,148 miles
  • 2023 – 276,593 miles
  • 2022 – 265,402 miles
  • 2021 – 255,321 miles
  • 2020 – 247,436 miles
  • 2019 – 238,320 miles
  • 2018 – 229,341 miles
  • 2017 – 220,283 miles
  • 2016 – 207,798 miles
  • 2015 – 145,514 miles
  • 2014 – 140,894 miles
  • 2013 – 137,234 miles
  • 2012 – 129,171 miles
  • 2011 – 124,232 miles
  • 2010 – 119,501 miles
  • 2009 – 11,430 miles
  • 2008 – 110,035 miles
  • 2007 – 108,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass301,143 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre low on pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass301,143 miles (+8,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    301,143 miles
    Test number
    148230821599
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass292,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    292,272 miles
    Test number
    773477067312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail292,272 miles (+8,124)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,272 miles
    Test number
    501112438353
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  4. Pass284,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    284,148 miles
    Test number
    739906190499
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail284,148 miles (+7,555)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,148 miles
    Test number
    659045611142
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass276,593 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    276,593 miles
    Test number
    659545145996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass265,402 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    265,402 miles
    Test number
    227262133509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail265,393 miles (+10,072)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,393 miles
    Test number
    734894169104
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass255,321 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    255,321 miles
    Test number
    307369013381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass247,436 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    247,436 miles
    Test number
    514831174761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail247,435 miles (+9,115)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,435 miles
    Test number
    608283839041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass238,320 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    238,320 miles
    Test number
    421831279038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass229,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    229,341 miles
    Test number
    390802282673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail229,341 miles (+9,058)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,341 miles
    Test number
    355605563189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass220,283 miles (+12,485)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    220,283 miles
    Test number
    301082610586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass207,798 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    207,798 miles
    Test number
    288010744008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on pressure
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to the reserve travel

  17. Fail207,791 miles (+62,277)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,791 miles
    Test number
    595449601155
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on pressure
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to the reserve travel

  18. Pass145,514 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,514 miles
    Test number
    468249003174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,894 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,894 miles
    Test number
    208808084266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,234 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,234 miles
    Test number
    138958983288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,171 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,171 miles
    Test number
    367512382430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,232 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,232 miles
    Test number
    996468771205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,501 miles (+108,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    119,501 miles
    Test number
    683863270221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,430 miles (-98,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,430 miles
    Test number
    574044869203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass110,035 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    351285378453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass108,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    770634547258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail108,199 miles7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    431023347214
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front side marker not working

Questions about R16 ADB

Does R16 ADB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ADB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ADB?
The MOT on R16 ADB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ADB done?
R16 ADB was recorded at 301,143 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 10,093 miles a year.
Has R16 ADB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ADB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 ADB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 ADB find?
R16 ADB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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