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Volvo V70

Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T227 APXMOT history

T227 APX is a beige petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,954 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T227 APX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T227 APX was last recorded at 130,954 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,442 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,512 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,954 miles
  • 2025 – 125,442 miles
  • 2024 – 120,484 miles
  • 2023 – 115,926 miles
  • 2022 – 112,147 miles
  • 2021 – 108,538 miles
  • 2020 – 105,720 miles
  • 2019 – 101,522 miles
  • 2018 – 97,500 miles
  • 2017 – 92,467 miles
  • 2016 – 88,639 miles
  • 2015 – 83,616 miles
  • 2013 – 74,263 miles
  • 2012 – 69,171 miles
  • 2011 – 63,282 miles
  • 2010 – 56,720 miles
  • 2009 – 51,021 miles
  • 2008 – 44,671 miles
  • 2007 – 42,561 miles
  • 2006 – 39,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,954 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    997632316952
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass125,442 miles (+4,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,442 miles
    Test number
    564119713241
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass120,484 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,484 miles
    Test number
    617954190785
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass115,926 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    597905863480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,147 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,147 miles
    Test number
    261433484304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass108,538 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,538 miles
    Test number
    174108154146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,720 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    287692470627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,522 miles (+4,022)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,522 miles
    Test number
    690519623140
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass97,500 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    996042628356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,467 miles (+3,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    579158945342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass88,639 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,639 miles
    Test number
    685102467285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass83,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    125594435462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,616 miles (+9,353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    937834835040
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  14. Pass74,263 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    349092043297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,171 miles (+5,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,171 miles
    Test number
    759836132293
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass63,282 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    579522021254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,720 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    881927310292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,702 miles (+5,681)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,702 miles
    Test number
    294226510261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass51,021 miles (+6,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    131583909289
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on side wall but not showing cords
  20. Pass44,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    103929078049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,671 miles (+2,110)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    293109578020
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  22. Pass42,561 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,561 miles
    Test number
    272135387084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,778 miles
    Test number
    524516786082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T227 APX

Does T227 APX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T227 APX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T227 APX?
The MOT on T227 APX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T227 APX done?
T227 APX was recorded at 130,954 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has T227 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T227 APX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on T227 APX 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 T227 APX find?
T227 APX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust mounting defective.

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