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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T135 ASTMOT history

T135 AST is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 221,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
221,733 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T135 AST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T135 AST was last recorded at 221,733 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 9,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2010: 10,722 miles, lower than 101,232 miles on 20 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
211,935 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,798 miles
Average per year
8,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 221,733 miles
  • 2021 – 211,935 miles
  • 2020 – 202,177 miles
  • 2019 – 190,996 miles
  • 2018 – 182,741 miles
  • 2017 – 173,719 miles
  • 2016 – 161,063 miles
  • 2015 – 149,405 miles
  • 2014 – 138,654 miles
  • 2013 – 128,162 miles
  • 2012 – 121,619 miles
  • 2011 – 116,847 miles
  • 2010 – 10,722 miles
  • 2009 – 101,232 miles
  • 2008 – 95,639 miles
  • 2007 – 90,032 miles
  • 2006 – 84,628 miles
  • 2005 – 80,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe near tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot damp

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    221,733 miles
    Test number
    115916623264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail221,733 miles (+9,798)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,733 miles
    Test number
    681824984503
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass211,935 miles (+204)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    211,935 miles
    Test number
    370483365131
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail211,731 miles (+9,554)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,731 miles
    Test number
    681777542942
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass202,177 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    202,177 miles
    Test number
    455772528595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail201,913 miles (+10,917)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,913 miles
    Test number
    670932507508
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,996 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    190,996 miles
    Test number
    824249196788
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipe near tank

  8. Fail190,964 miles (+8,223)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,964 miles
    Test number
    307716053914
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipe near tank
    • 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))

  9. Pass182,741 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,741 miles
    Test number
    950369414296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,579 miles (+8,860)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,579 miles
    Test number
    164941042964
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass173,719 miles (+12,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    173,719 miles
    Test number
    817348562954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked on side wall but not showing cords

  12. Pass161,063 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,063 miles
    Test number
    456236393058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,022 miles (+11,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    264739728796
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass149,405 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,405 miles
    Test number
    289958599286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,079 miles (+10,425)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    793948332396
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack worn (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass138,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    239692034271
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail138,654 miles (+10,492)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    715190334270
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass128,162 miles (+6,543)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    128,162 miles
    Test number
    786180363219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNoise rear brakes

  19. Pass121,619 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,619 miles
    Test number
    315923282292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,847 miles
    Test number
    705393181227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Fail116,847 miles (+106,125)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,847 miles
    Test number
    288483981258
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  22. Pass10,722 miles (-90,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,722 miles
    Test number
    691675690269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,232 miles (+5,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    320904629386
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass95,639 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    424423128349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    182784127356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,032 miles (+5,404)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    314864127323
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass84,628 miles (+4,121)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    434155336363
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall.

  28. Pass80,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    770719235397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T135 AST

Does T135 AST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T135 AST expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T135 AST?
The MOT on T135 AST expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T135 AST done?
T135 AST was recorded at 221,733 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 8,448 miles a year.
Has T135 AST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T135 AST has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T135 AST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T135 AST find?
T135 AST passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge.

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