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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,319 cc

R71 BMBMOT history

R71 BMB is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,808 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 BMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 BMB was last recorded at 103,808 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,803 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,808 miles
  • 2025 – 103,803 miles
  • 2023 – 101,159 miles
  • 2022 – 94,614 miles
  • 2021 – 92,663 miles
  • 2019 – 87,290 miles
  • 2018 – 86,795 miles
  • 2017 – 86,276 miles
  • 2016 – 85,235 miles
  • 2015 – 84,029 miles
  • 2014 – 81,550 miles
  • 2013 – 80,393 miles
  • 2012 – 79,260 miles
  • 2011 – 77,999 miles
  • 2010 – 76,473 miles
  • 2009 – 74,787 miles
  • 2008 – 72,003 miles
  • 2007 – 68,411 miles
  • 2006 – 66,071 miles
  • 2005 – 63,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear REVERSE LAMP

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,808 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    107534161141
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear REVERSE LAMP

  2. Fail103,808 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    137983444108
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear REVERSE LAMP

  3. Fail103,803 miles (+2,644)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    207511476164
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Pass101,159 miles (+6,545)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    438458717232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion On Suspension Components

  5. Pass94,614 miles (+1,951)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,614 miles
    Test number
    673525651376
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,663 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,663 miles
    Test number
    646149148944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,290 miles (+495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    568052289902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower outer bush torn but not moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly coming from top rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner arm bush torn but not moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,795 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    113306507666
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front H/LAMP W/BLADE WORN OUT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive TOP/BACK OF ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front H/LAMP W/BLADE WORN/SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Fail86,795 miles (+519)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    532386515017
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front H/LAMP W/BLADE WORN OUT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive TOP/BACK OF ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front H/LAMP W/BLADE WORN/SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass86,276 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    130722441529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,274 miles (+1,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    245845739652
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass85,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    370029481363
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail85,235 miles (+1,206)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    709994354268
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass84,029 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,029 miles
    Test number
    707774305271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,550 miles (+1,157)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    325001184273
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

  16. Pass80,393 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    196518583244
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Fail80,393 miles (+1,133)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    535927683208
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass79,260 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    396831792464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail79,260 miles (+1,261)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    377649382407
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass77,999 miles (+1,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    319583681455
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass76,473 miles (+1,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    763114280280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass74,787 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    643114899265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail74,772 miles (+2,769)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    900933899233
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass72,003 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    272738188280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,411 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    773140997245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,071 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    643248496248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,058 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    533167885295
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass63,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    964087985202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 BMB

Does R71 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 BMB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R71 BMB?
The MOT on R71 BMB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 BMB done?
R71 BMB was recorded at 103,808 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has R71 BMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 BMB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R71 BMB 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 R71 BMB find?
R71 BMB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; rear reverse lamp.

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