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Volvo C70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T218 LTWMOT history

T218 LTW is a red petrol Volvo C70 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
183,193 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 LTW was last recorded at 183,193 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2007: 117,982 miles, lower than 119,782 miles on 12 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,847 miles · 1 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
4,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,193 miles
  • 2021 – 176,847 miles
  • 2020 – 173,464 miles
  • 2019 – 167,190 miles
  • 2018 – 165,454 miles
  • 2017 – 163,679 miles
  • 2016 – 162,144 miles
  • 2015 – 160,524 miles
  • 2014 – 158,091 miles
  • 2013 – 154,970 miles
  • 2012 – 151,339 miles
  • 2011 – 146,502 miles
  • 2010 – 141,406 miles
  • 2009 – 134,877 miles
  • 2008 – 129,559 miles
  • 2007 – 117,982 miles
  • 2006 – 104,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,193 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,193 miles (+6,346)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,193 miles
    Test number
    142031918368
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass176,847 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    176,847 miles
    Test number
    958439113818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,464 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,464 miles
    Test number
    271130426967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,459 miles (+6,269)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,459 miles
    Test number
    678930944035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,190 miles (+1,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,190 miles
    Test number
    658688247941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass165,454 miles (+1,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    165,454 miles
    Test number
    403415023929
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  7. Pass163,679 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,679 miles
    Test number
    637968163148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,144 miles
    Test number
    424808284516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth beam images poor

  9. Fail162,141 miles (+1,617)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    210030834711
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth beam images poor

  10. Pass160,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,524 miles
    Test number
    176771335194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail160,520 miles (+2,429)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,520 miles
    Test number
    828701335115
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail158,091 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,091 miles
    Test number
    216099814439
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront headlamp image poor, passes at time of test

  13. Pass158,091 miles (+3,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    158,091 miles
    Test number
    576989514149
    • NoteFront headlamp image poor, passes at time of test

  14. Fail154,970 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,970 miles
    Test number
    518102413151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass154,970 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    154,970 miles
    Test number
    535952913192
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass151,339 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    151,339 miles
    Test number
    648713922118
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass146,502 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    226456411175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,406 miles (+6,529)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    312052510137
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass134,877 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    134,877 miles
    Test number
    573053739143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass129,559 miles (+11,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    252604858459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass117,982 miles (-1,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    117,982 miles
    Test number
    804279067119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail119,782 miles (+15,496)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,782 miles
    Test number
    271003267406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass104,286 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    382054426145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,280 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    402353026140
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T218 LTW

Does T218 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T218 LTW expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T218 LTW?
The MOT on T218 LTW expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T218 LTW done?
T218 LTW was recorded at 183,193 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 4,886 miles a year.
Has T218 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 LTW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T218 LTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T218 LTW find?
T218 LTW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; exhaust mounting defective rear section, and 1 more.

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