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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T165 ALJMOT history

T165 ALJ is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,064 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 ALJ was last recorded at 194,064 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2008: 105,595 miles, lower than 106,794 miles on 26 Feb 2008.

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
194,064 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,064 miles
  • 2025 – 193,698 miles
  • 2024 – 191,984 miles
  • 2023 – 188,777 miles
  • 2022 – 185,818 miles
  • 2021 – 182,865 miles
  • 2020 – 179,330 miles
  • 2019 – 175,458 miles
  • 2018 – 167,388 miles
  • 2017 – 161,943 miles
  • 2016 – 154,618 miles
  • 2015 – 149,032 miles
  • 2014 – 143,473 miles
  • 2013 – 138,381 miles
  • 2012 – 134,205 miles
  • 2011 – 129,285 miles
  • 2010 – 122,905 miles
  • 2009 – 115,059 miles
  • 2008 – 105,595 miles
  • 2007 – 101,690 miles
  • 2006 – 94,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,064 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,064 miles
    Test number
    593981354858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  2. Fail194,064 miles (+366)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,064 miles
    Test number
    283693228018
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  3. Pass193,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    193,698 miles
    Test number
    219391030817
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner arch linning missing

  4. Fail193,692 miles (+1,708)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,692 miles
    Test number
    431597327209
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner arch linning missing

  5. Pass191,984 miles (+3,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    191,984 miles
    Test number
    779504814199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,777 miles (+2,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,777 miles
    Test number
    278677398595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass185,818 miles (+2,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    185,818 miles
    Test number
    654301598308
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working

  8. Pass182,865 miles (+3,535)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,865 miles
    Test number
    989304453425
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass179,330 miles (+3,872)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,330 miles
    Test number
    817655957243
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass175,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,458 miles
    Test number
    496535180173
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail175,458 miles (+8,070)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,458 miles
    Test number
    861807433345
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass167,388 miles (+5,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,388 miles
    Test number
    285553500584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass161,943 miles (+7,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,943 miles
    Test number
    634348653495
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  14. Pass154,618 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,618 miles
    Test number
    261494462952
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass149,032 miles (+5,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,032 miles
    Test number
    769393340091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering inner joints have slight play

  16. Pass143,473 miles (+5,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,473 miles
    Test number
    309428954237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass138,381 miles (+4,176)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    407616843256
    • NoteNear side door mirror broken
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has a cut in the tread area
    • NoteOff side and near side front tyres edges wearing down and getting close to limits
    • NoteOff side and near side headlamp reflectors deteriorating causing beam patterns to deteriorate

  18. Pass134,205 miles (+4,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    327008542454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass129,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    357363141487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail129,285 miles (+6,380)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    568533341222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass122,905 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,905 miles
    Test number
    580815200256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,059 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,059 miles
    Test number
    504449109211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,595 miles (-1,199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    105,595 miles
    Test number
    434195008231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,794 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    411237958053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  25. Pass106,794 miles (+5,104)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    522087758077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  26. Pass101,690 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,690 miles
    Test number
    693117117103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    454632226116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 ALJ

Does T165 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 ALJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 ALJ?
The MOT on T165 ALJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 ALJ done?
T165 ALJ was recorded at 194,064 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,893 miles a year.
Has T165 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 ALJ has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T165 ALJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T165 ALJ find?
T165 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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