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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T242 SWPMOT history

T242 SWP is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,036 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 SWP
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
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 SWP was last recorded at 121,036 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,874 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,036 miles
  • 2025 – 120,874 miles
  • 2024 – 120,160 miles
  • 2023 – 119,229 miles
  • 2022 – 117,334 miles
  • 2021 – 116,161 miles
  • 2020 – 115,622 miles
  • 2019 – 111,960 miles
  • 2018 – 108,014 miles
  • 2017 – 105,873 miles
  • 2016 – 104,061 miles
  • 2015 – 99,865 miles
  • 2014 – 90,676 miles
  • 2013 – 87,122 miles
  • 2012 – 81,729 miles
  • 2011 – 79,364 miles
  • 2010 – 77,428 miles
  • 2009 – 74,379 miles
  • 2008 – 70,394 miles
  • 2007 – 65,769 miles
  • 2006 – 55,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,036 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak top hose clip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,036 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,036 miles
    Test number
    745390195308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,874 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    241621393577
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak top hose clip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail120,872 miles (+712)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,872 miles
    Test number
    579040476200
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak top hose clip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,160 miles (+931)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    393875635812
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,229 miles (+1,895)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,229 miles
    Test number
    484690328554
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,334 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,334 miles
    Test number
    138404292171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,316 miles (+1,155)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,316 miles
    Test number
    549675878427
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,161 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    795014948704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,622 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    180327089345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,960 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    451659584531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,014 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    670214512082
    • Advisory1 x rear exhaust hanger broken away
    • AdvisoryCracking to both front shockers top mountings
    • AdvisoryCracking/wear to rear sub frame bushes
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryPerishing to both front brake hoses
    • AdvisorySeparating to both front wishbones inner bushes
    • AdvisorySteering rack sweating oil from n/s
    • AdvisoryStruggled to pass emissions test

  12. Fail108,013 miles (+2,140)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,013 miles
    Test number
    116803042621
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Advisory1 x rear exhaust hanger broken away
    • AdvisoryCracking to both front shockers top mountings
    • AdvisoryCracking/wear to rear sub frame bushes
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryPerishing to both front brake hoses
    • AdvisorySeparating to both front wishbones inner bushes
    • AdvisorySteering rack sweating oil from n/s

  13. Pass105,873 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    371495033478
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on inner & outer wall

  14. Fail105,825 miles (+1,764)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    944319697662
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on inner & outer wall

  15. Pass104,061 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    967276141744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail103,971 miles (+4,106)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    296286978764
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass99,865 miles (+9,189)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    515484765043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking to side walls

  18. Pass90,676 miles (+3,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    686611974035
    • NoteN/s rear tyres slight cracking o/s rear tyre slight cracking

  19. Pass87,122 miles (+5,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,122 miles
    Test number
    889675533075
    • NoteRear exhaust box mount broken but exhaust still supported.headlights only just in focus

  20. Pass81,729 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    595229952051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,719 miles (+2,355)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    635408052025
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass79,364 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,364 miles
    Test number
    688905101123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,428 miles (+3,049)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    524164360016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass74,379 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    343145169033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,394 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    730204778046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    241438277091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,769 miles (+9,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    924098377052
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass55,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    804878536102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T242 SWP

Does T242 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 SWP is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 SWP?
The MOT on T242 SWP is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 SWP done?
T242 SWP was recorded at 121,036 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has T242 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 SWP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T242 SWP 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 T242 SWP find?
T242 SWP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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