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Volvo V70

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T201 BFCMOT history

T201 BFC is a white petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,495 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 BFC was last recorded at 172,495 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 12,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,485 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,010 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,495 miles
  • 2025 – 160,485 miles
  • 2024 – 149,517 miles
  • 2023 – 136,876 miles
  • 2022 – 136,855 miles
  • 2021 – 131,247 miles
  • 2019 – 130,493 miles
  • 2018 – 128,135 miles
  • 2017 – 125,063 miles
  • 2016 – 121,025 miles
  • 2015 – 117,381 miles
  • 2013 – 114,483 miles
  • 2012 – 109,943 miles
  • 2011 – 107,126 miles
  • 2010 – 99,338 miles
  • 2009 – 94,876 miles
  • 2008 – 91,884 miles
  • 2007 – 87,989 miles
  • 2006 – 83,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,495 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,495 miles (+12,010)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,495 miles
    Test number
    193223655705
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,485 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    367685818817
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,474 miles (+10,957)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,474 miles
    Test number
    369975318634
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cord inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at sump and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak coolant leak at radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,517 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,517 miles
    Test number
    232154593987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail149,507 miles (+12,631)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,507 miles
    Test number
    574046242673
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,876 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,876 miles
    Test number
    952066740193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Fail136,855 miles (+5,608)1 dangerous11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,855 miles
    Test number
    661159963482
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Readings so high that analyser likely to be damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass131,247 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,247 miles
    Test number
    446483565113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  9. Pass130,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    713831343836
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  10. Fail130,493 miles (+2,358)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    700345411731
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  11. Pass128,135 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    811393489679
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass125,063 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    632774440234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass121,025 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,025 miles
    Test number
    159427852960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass117,381 miles (+2,898)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,381 miles
    Test number
    196991265011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCuts to near side rear tyre wall
    • NoteSliht blow on exaust center pipe

  15. Pass114,483 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,483 miles
    Test number
    617474743151
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass109,943 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,943 miles
    Test number
    597807532150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Fail109,931 miles (+2,805)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    278657132160
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass107,126 miles (+7,788)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    256218331166
    • NoteRear shock absorber gaitors split
    • NoteWear in front suspension arm bushes

  19. Fail99,338 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    810978120101
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass99,338 miles (+4,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    881578120189
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass94,876 miles (+2,992)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,876 miles
    Test number
    501398249188
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket mounting broken on one side

  22. Pass91,884 miles (+3,895)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,884 miles
    Test number
    813105588137
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass87,989 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    662565087111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,973 miles (+4,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    484324087189
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass83,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    334754586104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T201 BFC

Does T201 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 BFC is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T201 BFC?
The MOT on T201 BFC is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T201 BFC done?
T201 BFC was recorded at 172,495 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has T201 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 BFC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T201 BFC 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 T201 BFC find?
T201 BFC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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