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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,461 cc

R85 HGCMOT history

R85 HGC is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 11 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,859 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 HGC
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
11 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 HGC was last recorded at 181,859 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 7,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,192 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,667 miles
Average per year
6,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,859 miles
  • 2024 – 174,192 miles
  • 2023 – 166,869 miles
  • 2022 – 162,022 miles
  • 2021 – 154,934 miles
  • 2020 – 147,900 miles
  • 2019 – 140,666 miles
  • 2018 – 136,716 miles
  • 2017 – 131,271 miles
  • 2016 – 124,880 miles
  • 2015 – 114,112 miles
  • 2014 – 104,343 miles
  • 2013 – 94,013 miles
  • 2012 – 83,921 miles
  • 2011 – 75,985 miles
  • 2010 – 71,750 miles
  • 2009 – 69,642 miles
  • 2008 – 66,342 miles
  • 2007 – 62,042 miles
  • 2006 – 57,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,859 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,859 miles (+7,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,859 miles
    Test number
    717508772215
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,192 miles (+7,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,192 miles
    Test number
    980979642660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,869 miles (+4,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,869 miles
    Test number
    247104489038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,022 miles (+7,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,022 miles
    Test number
    278645960049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,934 miles (+7,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,934 miles
    Test number
    542985158681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,900 miles (+7,234)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,900 miles
    Test number
    724480951431
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass140,666 miles (+3,950)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,666 miles
    Test number
    324699967234
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass136,716 miles (+5,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,716 miles
    Test number
    123354976165
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass131,271 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    608636964080
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms

  10. Fail131,262 miles (+6,382)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,262 miles
    Test number
    411391115958
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms

  11. Pass124,880 miles (+10,768)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,880 miles
    Test number
    670850555634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to split

  12. Pass114,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    825252550565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail114,112 miles (+9,769)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    234718418738
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass104,343 miles (+10,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    299115214394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,013 miles (+10,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    785037913359
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,921 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    605221892210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,985 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,985 miles
    Test number
    559883511344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,750 miles (+2,108)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    563262910381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  19. Pass69,642 miles (+3,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    510877809308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass66,342 miles (+4,300)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    561489308392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaiter damp
    • NoteOffside steering rack slight play
    • NoteReverse light switch faulty
    • NoteTop engine mount splitting
    • NoteWear inner edge offside front tyre

  21. Pass62,042 miles (+4,364)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    851230417375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass57,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    591225706320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 HGC

Does R85 HGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 HGC is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R85 HGC?
The MOT on R85 HGC is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 HGC done?
R85 HGC was recorded at 181,859 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,525 miles a year.
Has R85 HGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 HGC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on R85 HGC 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 HGC find?
R85 HGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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