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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T179 MEWMOT history

T179 MEW is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
203,817 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 MEW
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 MEW was last recorded at 203,817 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 2,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,978 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,839 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,817 miles
  • 2022 – 200,978 miles
  • 2021 – 196,954 miles
  • 2020 – 193,443 miles
  • 2019 – 190,292 miles
  • 2018 – 184,339 miles
  • 2017 – 178,719 miles
  • 2016 – 172,746 miles
  • 2015 – 165,721 miles
  • 2014 – 159,192 miles
  • 2013 – 151,649 miles
  • 2012 – 140,246 miles
  • 2011 – 132,097 miles
  • 2010 – 121,121 miles
  • 2009 – 115,407 miles
  • 2008 – 102,603 miles
  • 2007 – 90,673 miles
  • 2006 – 86,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    203,817 miles
    Test number
    816382358518
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail203,817 miles (+2,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,817 miles
    Test number
    199912952319
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass200,978 miles (+4,024)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,978 miles
    Test number
    778455543149
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass196,954 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    196,954 miles
    Test number
    664945638641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass193,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,443 miles
    Test number
    207709480678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail193,443 miles (+3,151)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,443 miles
    Test number
    353210350132
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass190,292 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    190,292 miles
    Test number
    615432173651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail190,286 miles (+5,947)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,286 miles
    Test number
    811295056739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass184,339 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    184,339 miles
    Test number
    638777999892
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass178,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    245493996504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail178,716 miles (+5,970)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,716 miles
    Test number
    892567753459
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass172,746 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,746 miles
    Test number
    842591178197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass165,721 miles (+6,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    165,721 miles
    Test number
    675366192032
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass159,192 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,192 miles
    Test number
    389783524283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,649 miles (+11,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    151,649 miles
    Test number
    937907923218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass140,246 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    697461702172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Fail140,120 miles (+8,023)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    928395092054
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass132,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    132,097 miles
    Test number
    648197811139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,097 miles (+10,976)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,097 miles
    Test number
    246080911184
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to wear

  20. Pass121,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    524085400183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,121 miles (+5,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    980335100180
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass115,407 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    581648519177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,406 miles (+12,803)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,406 miles
    Test number
    162072499457
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs amber colour fadding

  24. Pass102,603 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    172559298008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition
    • NoteFront cv boots perished
    • NoteRear numberplate in poor condition

  25. Fail102,603 miles (+11,930)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    804799298075
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition
    • NoteFront cv boots perished
    • NoteRear numberplate in poor condition

  26. Pass90,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,673 miles
    Test number
    693039107143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,673 miles (+4,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,673 miles
    Test number
    264109907109
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass86,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    993339706133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 MEW

Does T179 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 MEW expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 MEW?
The MOT on T179 MEW expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 MEW done?
T179 MEW was recorded at 203,817 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has T179 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 MEW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T179 MEW 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 T179 MEW find?
T179 MEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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