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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R85 CVWMOT history

R85 CVW is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 3 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
92,026 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 CVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 CVW was last recorded at 92,026 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,777 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,026 miles
  • 2021 – 91,777 miles
  • 2020 – 91,544 miles
  • 2019 – 91,345 miles
  • 2018 – 91,152 miles
  • 2017 – 90,919 miles
  • 2016 – 90,659 miles
  • 2015 – 90,226 miles
  • 2014 – 89,873 miles
  • 2013 – 89,525 miles
  • 2012 – 88,803 miles
  • 2011 – 87,920 miles
  • 2010 – 86,676 miles
  • 2009 – 85,697 miles
  • 2008 – 84,203 miles
  • 2007 – 81,971 miles
  • 2006 – 80,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,026 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    908835151370
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,026 miles (+249)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    992275384678
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,777 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,777 miles
    Test number
    362642803440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,544 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,544 miles
    Test number
    710506823031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,345 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,345 miles
    Test number
    271868833673
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass91,152 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,152 miles
    Test number
    360526450618
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pas rack - both rams (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass90,919 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,919 miles
    Test number
    930936875051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,659 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,659 miles
    Test number
    291490420458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,226 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,226 miles
    Test number
    357797803494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,873 miles (+348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    885360164294
    • NoteFluid residue on and around brake servo and master cyliner, no visable leak detected
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp has corroded but still supports exhaust

  11. Pass89,525 miles (+722)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    687533963266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger corroded and weak - but adiquitly supported

  12. Pass88,803 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,803 miles
    Test number
    359140472461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,920 miles (+1,244)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    569363661254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket is corroded but is still supporting it.

  14. Pass86,676 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    194658450213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass85,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    420611669258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail85,697 miles (+1,494)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    811070669275
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass84,203 miles (+2,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    162141668283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass81,971 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    792656257243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,702 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    340150956229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass80,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    722080156229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 CVW

Does R85 CVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 CVW expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 CVW?
The MOT on R85 CVW expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 CVW done?
R85 CVW was recorded at 92,026 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 705 miles a year.
Has R85 CVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 CVW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R85 CVW 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 CVW find?
R85 CVW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 3 minor defects: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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