Volvo V70
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc
R202 CGUMOT history
R202 CGU is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 214,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 214,337 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R202 CGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R202 CGU was last recorded at 214,337 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,879 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,458 miles
- Average per year
- 3,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,337 miles
- 2025 – 212,879 miles
- 2024 – 212,211 miles
- 2023 – 211,365 miles
- 2021 – 211,119 miles
- 2020 – 210,923 miles
- 2019 – 210,104 miles
- 2018 – 209,882 miles
- 2017 – 190,568 miles
- 2016 – 187,032 miles
- 2015 – 184,480 miles
- 2013 – 181,443 miles
- 2012 – 177,002 miles
- 2011 – 168,545 miles
- 2010 – 157,115 miles
- 2009 – 153,600 miles
- 2008 – 150,700 miles
- 2007 – 146,328 miles
- 2006 – 137,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside rear tyre perished and worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Tailpipe poorly supported
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear bumper loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,337 miles (+1,458)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 214,337 miles
- Test number
- 747555217784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,879 miles (+668)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 212,879 miles
- Test number
- 622652890433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,211 miles (+846)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 212,211 miles
- Test number
- 851232923566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,365 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 211,365 miles
- Test number
- 537519242479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,345 miles (+226)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,345 miles
- Test number
- 229313183978
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Pass211,119 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 211,119 miles
- Test number
- 508852433026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,923 miles (+819)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 210,923 miles
- Test number
- 143122963678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,104 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 210,104 miles
- Test number
- 168961417214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,882 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 209,882 miles
- Test number
- 636302318718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,868 miles (+19,300)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,868 miles
- Test number
- 250859193181
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,568 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 190,568 miles
- Test number
- 631335086483
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and worn
- AdvisoryTailpipe poorly supported
Fail190,556 miles (+3,524)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,556 miles
- Test number
- 270837487369
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and worn
- AdvisoryTailpipe poorly supported
Pass187,032 miles (+2,552)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 187,032 miles
- Test number
- 989427777202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,480 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 184,480 miles
- Test number
- 886447234091
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose
Fail184,469 miles (+3,026)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,469 miles
- Test number
- 936389442422
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose
Pass181,443 miles (+4,441)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 181,443 miles
- Test number
- 706930603183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,002 miles (+8,457)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 177,002 miles
- Test number
- 616064092002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,545 miles (+11,430)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 168,545 miles
- Test number
- 355250391009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,115 miles (+3,515)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 157,115 miles
- Test number
- 510566940099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,600 miles (+2,900)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 153,600 miles
- Test number
- 192237349008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,700 miles (+4,372)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 150,700 miles
- Test number
- 750458318078
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass146,328 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 146,328 miles
- Test number
- 741589927006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,226 miles (+8,737)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,226 miles
- Test number
- 144279317406
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass137,489 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 137,489 miles
- Test number
- 391326026033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,471 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,471 miles
- Test number
- 302794626023
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about R202 CGU
- Does R202 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R202 CGU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R202 CGU?
- The MOT on R202 CGU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R202 CGU done?
- R202 CGU was recorded at 214,337 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,808 miles a year.
- Has R202 CGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R202 CGU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on R202 CGU 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 R202 CGU find?
- R202 CGU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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