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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

RBF 853MOT history

RBF 853 is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

RBF 853 grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,334 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBF 853
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBF 853 was last recorded at 125,334 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,412 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,922 miles
Average per year
5,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,334 miles
  • 2025 – 120,412 miles
  • 2024 – 114,235 miles
  • 2023 – 108,890 miles
  • 2022 – 102,518 miles
  • 2021 – 97,388 miles
  • 2020 – 93,679 miles
  • 2019 – 89,503 miles
  • 2018 – 84,423 miles
  • 2017 – 79,100 miles
  • 2016 – 73,416 miles
  • 2015 – 68,001 miles
  • 2014 – 61,629 miles
  • 2013 – 54,441 miles
  • 2012 – 48,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,334 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    193583905108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,334 miles (+4,922)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    115002843358
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,412 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    987951640506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,235 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    909604104074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    890711231732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,890 miles (+6,372)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    611095550798
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,518 miles
    Test number
    987788027992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail102,518 miles (+5,130)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,518 miles
    Test number
    813039023566
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass97,388 miles (+3,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    169259128748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass93,679 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    431259551409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,503 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    466686820246
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,423 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    388905972852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,100 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    157353555159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,416 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    655120800526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,001 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    908423637204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,629 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    128928844291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,441 miles (+6,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    339009833284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly worn

  18. Pass48,074 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    585900952272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,530 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,530 miles
    Test number
    896727682070
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end ball joint has a lot of play!!!, but not enough to be deemed excessive
    • NoteSlight wear on front and rear brake discs

Questions about RBF 853

What vehicle is registration RBF 853 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBF 853 on a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 24 Apr 2009. 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 RBF 853 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBF 853 is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBF 853?
The MOT on RBF 853 is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBF 853 done?
RBF 853 was recorded at 125,334 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,546 miles a year.
Has RBF 853 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBF 853 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on RBF 853 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 RBF 853 find?
RBF 853 passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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