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Volvo V70

Orange · Petrol · 1997 · 2,319 cc

R69 VLKMOT history

R69 VLK is an orange petrol Volvo V70 first used on 29 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,932 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 VLK was last recorded at 58,932 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,616 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,932 miles
  • 2025 – 58,616 miles
  • 2015 – 58,363 miles
  • 2013 – 57,105 miles
  • 2012 – 56,240 miles
  • 2011 – 54,453 miles
  • 2010 – 53,281 miles
  • 2009 – 51,774 miles
  • 2008 – 49,208 miles
  • 2007 – 47,342 miles
  • 2006 – 45,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,932 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,932 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    152425567010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,616 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    404172334204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,363 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    306511345169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    587576143327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,105 miles (+865)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    758036743386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  6. Fail56,240 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,240 miles
    Test number
    835341232397
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  7. Pass56,240 miles (+1,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,240 miles
    Test number
    845181132391
    • 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)

  8. Pass54,453 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    408103411422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,281 miles
    Test number
    663370580237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,281 miles (+1,507)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,281 miles
    Test number
    832300480246
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail51,774 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    471550409311
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass51,774 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    640690309346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,208 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    664772918301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,181 miles (+1,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    292698908344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass47,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    460467817403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,342 miles (+1,811)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    752707017329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass45,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    740108106397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R69 VLK

Does R69 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R69 VLK is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R69 VLK?
The MOT on R69 VLK is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R69 VLK done?
R69 VLK was recorded at 58,932 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 697 miles a year.
Has R69 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 VLK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on R69 VLK 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 R69 VLK find?
R69 VLK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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