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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,435 cc

RAC 811MOT history

RAC 811 is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 239,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

RAC 811 green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
239,585 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAC 811
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAC 811 was last recorded at 239,585 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,650 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,935 miles
Average per year
11,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,585 miles
  • 2024 – 236,650 miles
  • 2023 – 232,489 miles
  • 2022 – 228,834 miles
  • 2021 – 224,199 miles
  • 2020 – 218,104 miles
  • 2019 – 212,332 miles
  • 2018 – 206,014 miles
  • 2017 – 199,790 miles
  • 2016 – 192,068 miles
  • 2015 – 179,951 miles
  • 2014 – 169,970 miles
  • 2012 – 148,764 miles
  • 2011 – 123,357 miles
  • 2010 – 97,748 miles
  • 2009 – 76,458 miles
  • 2008 – 50,262 miles
  • 2007 – 25,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,585 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust mountings very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,585 miles (+2,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    239,585 miles
    Test number
    828244326599
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass236,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    236,650 miles
    Test number
    542247022143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  3. Fail236,650 miles (+4,161)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,650 miles
    Test number
    246148131479
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  4. Pass232,489 miles (+3,655)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    232,489 miles
    Test number
    642615817776
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass228,834 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    228,834 miles
    Test number
    733792740774
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail228,834 miles (+4,635)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,834 miles
    Test number
    558224476292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass224,199 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    224,199 miles
    Test number
    649891415421
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail224,199 miles (+6,095)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,199 miles
    Test number
    541344582479
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass218,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,104 miles
    Test number
    451518217189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail218,104 miles (+5,772)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,104 miles
    Test number
    134575246900
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass212,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,332 miles
    Test number
    316482609012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail212,332 miles (+6,318)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,332 miles
    Test number
    881365763915
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass206,014 miles (+6,224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    206,014 miles
    Test number
    590549220659
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting very rusty
  14. Pass199,790 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    199,790 miles
    Test number
    320328853644
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings very rusty
  15. Fail199,765 miles (+7,697)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,765 miles
    Test number
    838139662075
    • FailureCentral Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings very rusty
  16. Pass192,068 miles (+12,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    192,068 miles
    Test number
    905828012531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass179,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    179,951 miles
    Test number
    246547165459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail179,951 miles (+9,981)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,951 miles
    Test number
    689737965161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass169,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    348011664148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail169,970 miles (+21,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    529381464145
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  21. Pass148,764 miles (+25,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    148,764 miles
    Test number
    485352852406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Fail123,357 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    496077941393
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  23. Pass123,357 miles (+25,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    677277841331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,748 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    300939640352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,746 miles (+21,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    783868940359
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  26. Pass76,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    114996639327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,456 miles (+26,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    411226439473
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  28. Pass50,262 miles (+24,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,262 miles
    Test number
    260971458312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,850 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,850 miles
    Test number
    891551857304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,820 miles
    Test number
    773306957212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RAC 811

What vehicle is registration RAC 811 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAC 811 on a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 29 Apr 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RAC 811 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAC 811 is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on RAC 811?
The MOT on RAC 811 is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RAC 811 done?
RAC 811 was recorded at 239,585 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 11,753 miles a year.
Has RAC 811 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAC 811 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on RAC 811 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 RAC 811 find?
RAC 811 passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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