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Volvo C70

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

T44 DCUMOT history

T44 DCU is a blue diesel Volvo C70 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
115,799 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 DCU was last recorded at 115,799 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,774 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,799 miles
  • 2023 – 109,734 miles
  • 2022 – 105,701 miles
  • 2021 – 99,384 miles
  • 2020 – 94,526 miles
  • 2019 – 89,619 miles
  • 2018 – 87,890 miles
  • 2017 – 85,991 miles
  • 2016 – 83,262 miles
  • 2015 – 77,879 miles
  • 2014 – 69,787 miles
  • 2013 – 62,615 miles
  • 2012 – 58,068 miles
  • 2011 – 51,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,799 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

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.

  • Covers preventing access to some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,799 miles (+25)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,799 miles
    Test number
    257831860330
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail115,774 miles (+6,040)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    741107361628
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded

  3. Pass109,734 miles (+4,033)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,734 miles
    Test number
    162179525800
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,701 miles (+6,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,701 miles
    Test number
    168522831792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,384 miles (+4,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    241886229271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    486079997685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,526 miles (+4,907)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    413968488858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass89,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    770952293053
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing access to some components.

  9. Fail89,619 miles (+188)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    153509527247
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing access to some components.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn on the inner edges.

  10. Pass89,431 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    746242235159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,890 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    638788336372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    561165830168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,991 miles (+2,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    323615763457
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass83,262 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    973082205789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  15. Fail83,260 miles (+5,381)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,260 miles
    Test number
    212428206209
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  16. Pass77,879 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,879 miles
    Test number
    266404335458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

  17. Fail77,878 miles (+8,091)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    987933735112
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

  18. Pass69,787 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,787 miles
    Test number
    405142734129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail69,787 miles (+7,172)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,787 miles
    Test number
    977402334102
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass62,615 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    178523033138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,068 miles (+6,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    475603692097
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass51,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    395006491092
    • NoteVehicles emissions value to low to register

  23. Fail51,936 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    719026791068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteVehicles emissions value to low to register

Questions about T44 DCU

Does T44 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T44 DCU expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T44 DCU?
The MOT on T44 DCU expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T44 DCU done?
T44 DCU was recorded at 115,799 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has T44 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 DCU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T44 DCU 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 T44 DCU find?
T44 DCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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