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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T178 RFEMOT history

T178 RFE is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
172,138 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 RFE
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 RFE was last recorded at 172,138 miles on 3 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,138 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,138 miles
  • 2022 – 170,276 miles
  • 2020 – 166,088 miles
  • 2019 – 160,650 miles
  • 2018 – 152,387 miles
  • 2017 – 141,498 miles
  • 2016 – 135,510 miles
  • 2015 – 128,618 miles
  • 2014 – 126,838 miles
  • 2013 – 125,314 miles
  • 2012 – 121,870 miles
  • 2011 – 118,211 miles
  • 2010 – 114,412 miles
  • 2009 – 110,732 miles
  • 2008 – 106,757 miles
  • 2007 – 101,317 miles
  • 2006 – 97,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    172,138 miles
    Test number
    335008183548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail172,138 miles (+1,862)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,138 miles
    Test number
    360232581079
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass170,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    170,276 miles
    Test number
    693380851582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail170,276 miles (+4,188)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,276 miles
    Test number
    247600873313
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass166,088 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,088 miles
    Test number
    585048331863
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail166,072 miles (+5,422)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,072 miles
    Test number
    825771984074
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass160,650 miles (+191)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,650 miles
    Test number
    428326686674
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,459 miles (+8,072)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,459 miles
    Test number
    707963653363
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,387 miles (+10,889)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,387 miles
    Test number
    488472879166
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass141,498 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,498 miles
    Test number
    917147035133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail141,271 miles (+5,761)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,271 miles
    Test number
    506165608649
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass135,510 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,510 miles
    Test number
    956446805791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail135,322 miles (+6,704)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,322 miles
    Test number
    857149718848
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass128,618 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    327608025173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,575 miles (+1,737)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,575 miles
    Test number
    259568315189
    • DangerousNearside steering rack inner joint has excessive play
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass126,838 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    617979514159
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass125,314 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    125,314 miles
    Test number
    736612973192
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail125,278 miles (+3,408)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    458370173156
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass121,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,870 miles
    Test number
    299920472440
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail121,868 miles (+3,657)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,868 miles
    Test number
    667760372150
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass118,211 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    296915971168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  22. Fail118,211 miles (+3,799)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    567945671101
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  23. Pass114,412 miles (+3,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,412 miles
    Test number
    412869070133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass110,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    290350889459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,732 miles (+3,975)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    143820689180
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass106,757 miles (+5,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    860463788156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass101,317 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    102337077198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    281809576145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,489 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    312419276117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNSF Tyre is worn on outside edge and close to wear limit

Questions about T178 RFE

Does T178 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 RFE expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 RFE?
The MOT on T178 RFE expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 RFE done?
T178 RFE was recorded at 172,138 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 4,431 miles a year.
Has T178 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 RFE has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T178 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 T178 RFE find?
T178 RFE passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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