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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T173 RFEMOT history

T173 RFE is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 284,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
284,273 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 RFE
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 RFE was last recorded at 284,273 miles on 14 May 2026, 4,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,857 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,416 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,273 miles
  • 2025 – 279,857 miles
  • 2024 – 276,119 miles
  • 2023 – 270,388 miles
  • 2022 – 264,380 miles
  • 2021 – 258,635 miles
  • 2020 – 255,419 miles
  • 2019 – 251,745 miles
  • 2018 – 249,687 miles
  • 2017 – 244,216 miles
  • 2016 – 236,292 miles
  • 2015 – 230,337 miles
  • 2014 – 223,819 miles
  • 2013 – 218,449 miles
  • 2012 – 209,594 miles
  • 2011 – 203,160 miles
  • 2010 – 193,017 miles
  • 2009 – 179,282 miles
  • 2008 – 165,642 miles
  • 2007 – 151,017 miles
  • 2006 – 135,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,273 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    284,273 miles
    Test number
    927108381535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass279,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    279,857 miles
    Test number
    902797863627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail279,857 miles (+3,738)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,857 miles
    Test number
    338735291641
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass276,119 miles (+5,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    276,119 miles
    Test number
    101252192313
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass270,388 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    270,388 miles
    Test number
    383846884660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass264,380 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    264,380 miles
    Test number
    506937529279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass258,635 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    258,635 miles
    Test number
    917664226722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail258,627 miles (+3,208)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,627 miles
    Test number
    788624881118
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass255,419 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    255,419 miles
    Test number
    686944734599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass251,745 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    251,745 miles
    Test number
    812398309674
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Fail251,721 miles (+2,034)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,721 miles
    Test number
    199893665749
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass249,687 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    249,687 miles
    Test number
    684521243487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass244,216 miles (+7,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    244,216 miles
    Test number
    529641837373
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass236,292 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    236,292 miles
    Test number
    644024105237
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rack end
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s track rod end

  15. Fail236,277 miles (+5,940)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,277 miles
    Test number
    725237446644
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rack end
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s track rod end

  16. Pass230,337 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    230,337 miles
    Test number
    727679425045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass223,819 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    223,819 miles
    Test number
    607705344000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail218,449 miles (+8,855)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,449 miles
    Test number
    216038223113
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass209,594 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    209,594 miles
    Test number
    216286812163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass203,160 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    459180011120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass193,017 miles (+13,735)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    193,017 miles
    Test number
    962045620176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass179,282 miles (+13,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    179,282 miles
    Test number
    573611439182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass165,642 miles (+14,625)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    890459528185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass151,017 miles (+15,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    160132427101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass135,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    135,864 miles
    Test number
    980947336102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 RFE

Does T173 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 RFE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 RFE?
The MOT on T173 RFE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 RFE done?
T173 RFE was recorded at 284,273 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has T173 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 RFE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T173 RFE 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 T173 RFE find?
T173 RFE passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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