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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T266 PBUMOT history

T266 PBU is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 207,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
207,142 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 PBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 PBU was last recorded at 207,142 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 5,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,134 miles · 8 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,008 miles
Average per year
7,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,142 miles
  • 2022 – 202,134 miles
  • 2020 – 201,646 miles
  • 2019 – 196,054 miles
  • 2018 – 188,382 miles
  • 2017 – 182,039 miles
  • 2016 – 174,801 miles
  • 2015 – 171,734 miles
  • 2014 – 158,519 miles
  • 2013 – 147,454 miles
  • 2012 – 136,862 miles
  • 2011 – 125,894 miles
  • 2010 – 114,591 miles
  • 2009 – 107,215 miles
  • 2008 – 100,166 miles
  • 2007 – 95,218 miles
  • 2006 – 89,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,142 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,142 miles (+5,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    207,142 miles
    Test number
    568742879952
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass202,134 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    202,134 miles
    Test number
    844070450123
    • MinorRear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail202,134 miles (+488)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,134 miles
    Test number
    792861792513
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription missing both (0.1 (b))
    • MinorRear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,646 miles (+5,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    201,646 miles
    Test number
    663165905791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle beam bush worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,054 miles (+7,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,054 miles
    Test number
    864953242289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle beam bush worn, but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,382 miles (+6,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    188,382 miles
    Test number
    407017854538
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam bush deteriorated

  7. Pass182,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    182,039 miles
    Test number
    702846783636
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam - offside rear bush deteriorated

  8. Fail182,039 miles (+7,238)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,039 miles
    Test number
    208832253416
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam - offside rear bush deteriorated

  9. Pass174,801 miles (+3,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,801 miles
    Test number
    165679480972
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes worn/splitting

  10. Pass171,734 miles (+13,215)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    171,734 miles
    Test number
    979047275112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,519 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    158,519 miles
    Test number
    539181124112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,454 miles (+10,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,454 miles
    Test number
    416650533153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,862 miles (+10,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    136,862 miles
    Test number
    995313922139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,894 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    676563241154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHeadlamp beam paterns weak
    • NoteOffside head lamp glass cracked

  15. Fail125,892 miles (+11,301)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    249743641101
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHeadlamp beam paterns weak
    • NoteOffside head lamp glass cracked

  16. Pass114,591 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    350770440103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,215 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    263027549172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,018 miles (+6,852)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,018 miles
    Test number
    314648639178
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass100,166 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    293996338448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,218 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,218 miles
    Test number
    292585037401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    981383946146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 PBU

Does T266 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 PBU expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 PBU?
The MOT on T266 PBU expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 PBU done?
T266 PBU was recorded at 207,142 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 7,028 miles a year.
Has T266 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 PBU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T266 PBU 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 T266 PBU find?
T266 PBU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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