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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,461 cc

R85 BMBMOT history

R85 BMB is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
188,474 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 BMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 BMB was last recorded at 188,474 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,052 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
1,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,474 miles
  • 2021 – 187,052 miles
  • 2020 – 180,458 miles
  • 2019 – 180,306 miles
  • 2018 – 179,884 miles
  • 2017 – 179,730 miles
  • 2016 – 179,381 miles
  • 2015 – 177,834 miles
  • 2014 – 175,334 miles
  • 2013 – 173,827 miles
  • 2012 – 172,096 miles
  • 2011 – 169,946 miles
  • 2010 – 168,013 miles
  • 2009 – 167,230 miles
  • 2008 – 163,122 miles
  • 2007 – 162,672 miles
  • 2006 – 153,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,474 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Different wheel fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOne tow bar electric socket flap broken off
  • AdvisoryPark brake minimum performance just met
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,474 miles (+1,422)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,474 miles
    Test number
    230525653346
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Different wheel fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOne tow bar electric socket flap broken off
    • AdvisoryPark brake minimum performance just met
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass187,052 miles (+6,594)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    187,052 miles
    Test number
    864060636816
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass180,458 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,458 miles
    Test number
    522066795662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,306 miles (+422)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,306 miles
    Test number
    934006173256
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,884 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,884 miles
    Test number
    444050876394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,730 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,730 miles
    Test number
    778755840902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,381 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    179,381 miles
    Test number
    357273156155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,834 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    177,834 miles
    Test number
    329418025145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,334 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    175,334 miles
    Test number
    275887494051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,827 miles (+1,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    173,827 miles
    Test number
    257868593087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass172,096 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    172,096 miles
    Test number
    225545622463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail172,065 miles (+2,119)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,065 miles
    Test number
    255441122479
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass169,946 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    169,946 miles
    Test number
    626307191094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass168,013 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    168,013 miles
    Test number
    850969280041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,230 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    167,230 miles
    Test number
    953755119009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass163,122 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    163,122 miles
    Test number
    840273008088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail163,074 miles (+402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,074 miles
    Test number
    210552308082
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail162,672 miles (+8,001)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,672 miles
    Test number
    701863157310
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass154,671 miles (+950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    154,671 miles
    Test number
    894545707092
    • NoteBoth front flexys are perished

  20. Pass153,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    334371906420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail153,721 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    950761806215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about R85 BMB

Does R85 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 BMB expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 BMB?
The MOT on R85 BMB expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 BMB done?
R85 BMB was recorded at 188,474 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
Has R85 BMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 BMB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on R85 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 R85 BMB find?
R85 BMB passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 15 more.

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