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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T268 SMRMOT history

T268 SMR is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 304,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
304,257 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 SMR
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T268 SMR was last recorded at 304,257 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 9,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
294,931 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,326 miles
Average per year
10,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 304,257 miles
  • 2021 – 294,931 miles
  • 2020 – 284,233 miles
  • 2019 – 270,061 miles
  • 2018 – 263,082 miles
  • 2017 – 251,054 miles
  • 2016 – 242,677 miles
  • 2015 – 230,224 miles
  • 2014 – 219,773 miles
  • 2013 – 210,668 miles
  • 2012 – 195,996 miles
  • 2011 – 181,276 miles
  • 2010 – 170,542 miles
  • 2009 – 157,071 miles
  • 2008 – 139,159 miles
  • 2007 – 125,858 miles
  • 2006 – 114,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail304,257 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail304,257 miles (+9,326)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,257 miles
    Test number
    814366563134
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass294,931 miles (+10,698)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    294,931 miles
    Test number
    438050412735
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass284,233 miles (+14,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    284,233 miles
    Test number
    413029285954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass270,061 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    270,061 miles
    Test number
    332763089368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass263,082 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    263,082 miles
    Test number
    987403936515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail262,705 miles (+11,651)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,705 miles
    Test number
    223175744746
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and center pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass251,054 miles (+629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    251,054 miles
    Test number
    589767929677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail250,425 miles (+7,748)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,425 miles
    Test number
    107809050299
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass242,677 miles (+12,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    242,677 miles
    Test number
    787244809423
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass230,224 miles (+10,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    230,224 miles
    Test number
    949383205195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass219,773 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    219,773 miles
    Test number
    865361704141
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail219,773 miles (+9,105)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,773 miles
    Test number
    959521804180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass210,668 miles (+14,672)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    210,668 miles
    Test number
    116055303136
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers split on ends

  14. Pass195,996 miles (+14,720)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    195,996 miles
    Test number
    295858002117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear axel bushes deteriating.
    • NoteAdvise rear disc's slightly coroding
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn amd coroded.

  15. Fail181,276 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,276 miles
    Test number
    168675391453
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls slightly deterioated
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  16. Pass181,276 miles (+10,734)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    181,276 miles
    Test number
    477665491049
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls slightly deterioated
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Pass170,542 miles (+208)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    170,542 miles
    Test number
    390505720184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePlay in power steering rack....inner rack joints....advise to replace....

  18. Fail170,334 miles (+13,263)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,334 miles
    Test number
    422520120107
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePlay in power steering rack....inner rack joints....advise to replace....

  19. Pass157,071 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    157,071 miles
    Test number
    440382129148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play/wear in power steering rack....

  20. Fail157,071 miles (+17,912)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,071 miles
    Test number
    421120529192
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play/wear in power steering rack....

  21. Pass139,159 miles (+13,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    694611998007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,858 miles (+11,670)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    125,858 miles
    Test number
    683360207122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    533751306151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T268 SMR

Does T268 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T268 SMR expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T268 SMR?
The MOT on T268 SMR expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T268 SMR done?
T268 SMR was recorded at 304,257 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 10,983 miles a year.
Has T268 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 SMR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T268 SMR 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 T268 SMR find?
T268 SMR failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 5 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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