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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T238 APXMOT history

T238 APX is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
186,343 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T238 APX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T238 APX was last recorded at 186,343 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,342 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,343 miles
  • 2021 – 186,342 miles
  • 2019 – 186,051 miles
  • 2017 – 183,857 miles
  • 2016 – 180,437 miles
  • 2015 – 168,533 miles
  • 2014 – 164,033 miles
  • 2013 – 156,538 miles
  • 2012 – 147,167 miles
  • 2011 – 137,510 miles
  • 2010 – 127,560 miles
  • 2009 – 118,450 miles
  • 2008 – 110,496 miles
  • 2007 – 99,144 miles
  • 2006 – 89,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,343 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,343 miles
    Test number
    146546126807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  2. Fail186,342 miles6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    105198032135
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryMany different areas of age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  3. Fail186,342 miles (+291)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    559395107000
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe bracket broken
    • AdvisoryMany different areas of age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  4. Pass186,051 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    186,051 miles
    Test number
    528596177161
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail186,050 miles (+2,193)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,050 miles
    Test number
    923218435032
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass183,857 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    183,857 miles
    Test number
    682907377179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail183,853 miles (+3,416)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,853 miles
    Test number
    523780318045
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass180,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    180,437 miles
    Test number
    509047151806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,437 miles (+11,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,437 miles
    Test number
    659256739895
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  10. Pass168,533 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    168,533 miles
    Test number
    216336835067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,033 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    164,033 miles
    Test number
    857178324102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail164,032 miles (+7,494)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,032 miles
    Test number
    528667224152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass156,538 miles (+127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    156,538 miles
    Test number
    779097523146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail156,411 miles (+9,244)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,411 miles
    Test number
    617729513162
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass147,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    338435822143
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail147,167 miles (+9,657)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    669323122143
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass137,510 miles (+9,950)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    645303221172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s and o/s headlamp beam patterns poor just acceptable

  18. Pass127,560 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    252720320168
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe mounting broken only supported by one rear nount

  19. Fail127,560 miles (+9,110)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    323770220178
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe mounting broken only supported by one rear nount

  20. Pass118,450 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    118,450 miles
    Test number
    930141129114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes age cracking
    • NoteHead light patterns poor and heads lights in poor condition

  21. Fail118,450 miles (+7,954)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,450 miles
    Test number
    852521429150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes age cracking
    • NoteHead light patterns poor and heads lights in poor condition

  22. Pass110,496 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,496 miles
    Test number
    262406018449
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail110,493 miles (+11,349)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    204305618191
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass99,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    310862327143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail99,144 miles (+9,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    263221427117
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass89,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    981851116145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,160 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    800238706167
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T238 APX

Does T238 APX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T238 APX expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T238 APX?
The MOT on T238 APX expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T238 APX done?
T238 APX was recorded at 186,343 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has T238 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T238 APX has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T238 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 T238 APX find?
T238 APX passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating; rear brake discs corroded.

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