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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T188 MEWMOT history

T188 MEW is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
167,653 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 MEW
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 MEW was last recorded at 167,653 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 7,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,042 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,611 miles
Average per year
6,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,653 miles
  • 2024 – 160,042 miles
  • 2023 – 154,312 miles
  • 2022 – 147,116 miles
  • 2021 – 140,941 miles
  • 2020 – 135,041 miles
  • 2019 – 124,635 miles
  • 2018 – 118,257 miles
  • 2017 – 114,789 miles
  • 2016 – 110,136 miles
  • 2015 – 105,694 miles
  • 2014 – 98,960 miles
  • 2013 – 92,245 miles
  • 2012 – 85,447 miles
  • 2011 – 79,644 miles
  • 2010 – 73,390 miles
  • 2009 – 66,379 miles
  • 2008 – 57,953 miles
  • 2006 – 41,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,653 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,653 miles (+7,611)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,653 miles
    Test number
    963740928381
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass160,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,042 miles
    Test number
    775247073310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,042 miles (+5,730)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,042 miles
    Test number
    783363853475
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass154,312 miles (+7,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,312 miles
    Test number
    184979602802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,116 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,116 miles
    Test number
    622488580401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    680092289307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,941 miles (+5,900)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    105615668703
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass135,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    748093080489
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail135,041 miles (+10,406)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    198656450811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,635 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    762187325867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass118,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    108760616191
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail118,257 miles (+3,468)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    840404682510
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  13. Pass114,789 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    746186974873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    729886877286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,136 miles (+4,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    698726292869
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass105,694 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    799116535097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear suspension beam mounts slightly perished

  17. Fail105,694 miles (+6,734)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    998446535003
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear suspension beam mounts slightly perished

  18. Pass98,960 miles (+6,715)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    997087424077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    745016133017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,245 miles (+6,798)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    998525833057
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass85,447 miles (+5,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    488013252052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,644 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    819603651014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,390 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    413856250013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,379 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    970404959058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    174398258432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,953 miles (+16,544)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    451328858053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass41,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    303928146239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T188 MEW

Does T188 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 MEW expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 MEW?
The MOT on T188 MEW expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 MEW done?
T188 MEW was recorded at 167,653 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 6,845 miles a year.
Has T188 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 MEW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T188 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 T188 MEW find?
T188 MEW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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