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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T119 MBUMOT history

T119 MBU is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 218,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
218,012 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T119 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T119 MBU was last recorded at 218,012 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,190 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,822 miles
Average per year
7,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,012 miles
  • 2025 – 216,190 miles
  • 2024 – 209,075 miles
  • 2023 – 199,900 miles
  • 2022 – 191,911 miles
  • 2021 – 182,602 miles
  • 2020 – 177,692 miles
  • 2019 – 168,117 miles
  • 2018 – 157,297 miles
  • 2017 – 147,114 miles
  • 2016 – 136,220 miles
  • 2015 – 131,317 miles
  • 2014 – 123,597 miles
  • 2013 – 113,836 miles
  • 2012 – 103,684 miles
  • 2011 – 95,477 miles
  • 2010 – 87,904 miles
  • 2009 – 79,471 miles
  • 2008 – 72,930 miles
  • 2007 – 65,277 miles
  • 2006 – 58,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyres worn on the inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,012 miles (+1,822)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    218,012 miles
    Test number
    355027841625
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass216,190 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    216,190 miles
    Test number
    191797846501
    • AdvisoryEmitting slight smoke from exhaust

  3. Fail216,007 miles (+6,932)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,007 miles
    Test number
    509088232542
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the smoke being emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat offside and nearside (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills have plastic covers unable to inspect outer sills
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  4. Pass209,075 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    209,075 miles
    Test number
    661944088789
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  5. Fail208,875 miles (+8,975)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,875 miles
    Test number
    145679548584
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel filler neck securing clamp corroded away neck loose into tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle insecure Tin axle mounting corroded and holed (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle insecure Tin axle mounting corroded and holed (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  6. Pass199,900 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    199,900 miles
    Test number
    765543774301
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail199,900 miles (+7,989)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,900 miles
    Test number
    718156828293
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass191,911 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    191,911 miles
    Test number
    212705818392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,602 miles (+4,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,602 miles
    Test number
    899602005199
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass177,692 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,692 miles
    Test number
    641284908772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,690 miles (+9,573)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,690 miles
    Test number
    161333503755
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass168,117 miles (+10,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,117 miles
    Test number
    496969042504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass157,297 miles (+426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,297 miles
    Test number
    911685923981
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail156,871 miles (+9,757)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,871 miles
    Test number
    512769242037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass147,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,114 miles
    Test number
    203908424725
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail147,114 miles (+10,894)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,114 miles
    Test number
    281350980747
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass136,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    444101711889
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail136,220 miles (+4,903)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    237161090793
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass131,317 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    625649375090
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail131,317 miles (+7,720)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    178299175041
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass123,597 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    146234884433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail123,597 miles (+9,761)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    996993184033
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass113,836 miles (+10,152)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    889898973052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass103,684 miles (+8,207)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,684 miles
    Test number
    139580982430
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass95,477 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    879761681001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,904 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    643646480083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,860 miles (+8,389)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    570583680017
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  28. Pass79,471 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    234070999094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    860195488074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail72,930 miles (+7,653)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    564835588088
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass65,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    653166967041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail65,277 miles (+6,908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    892406167085
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Fail58,369 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    544493776005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass58,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    584313376037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T119 MBU

Does T119 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T119 MBU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T119 MBU?
The MOT on T119 MBU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T119 MBU done?
T119 MBU was recorded at 218,012 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,980 miles a year.
Has T119 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T119 MBU has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T119 MBU 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 T119 MBU find?
T119 MBU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 3 more.

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