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Volvo V70

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T453 ARWMOT history

T453 ARW is a black petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
139,725 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 ARW was last recorded at 139,725 miles on 2 May 2026, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,098 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
2,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,725 miles
  • 2025 – 139,098 miles
  • 2024 – 138,530 miles
  • 2023 – 138,519 miles
  • 2018 – 138,492 miles
  • 2016 – 138,219 miles
  • 2015 – 135,381 miles
  • 2014 – 132,786 miles
  • 2013 – 130,026 miles
  • 2012 – 127,504 miles
  • 2011 – 123,762 miles
  • 2010 – 120,316 miles
  • 2009 – 116,025 miles
  • 2008 – 109,748 miles
  • 2007 – 101,233 miles
  • 2006 – 90,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,725 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,725 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,725 miles
    Test number
    672628253010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,098 miles (+568)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    704909865862
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,530 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,530 miles
    Test number
    562406350287
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,519 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,519 miles
    Test number
    191135411510
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,492 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,492 miles
    Test number
    269971942256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,219 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,219 miles
    Test number
    189657816786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,381 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    342477409015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,786 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,786 miles
    Test number
    737232104344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail132,786 miles (+2,760)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,786 miles
    Test number
    516231004361
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass130,026 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,026 miles
    Test number
    245527183249
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail130,026 miles (+2,522)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,026 miles
    Test number
    706567883299
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass127,504 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,504 miles
    Test number
    308135202336
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail127,504 miles (+3,742)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,504 miles
    Test number
    338264402363
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass123,762 miles (+3,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    499002801430
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f inner track control arm has slight movement at its fixings

  15. Pass120,316 miles (+4,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    592257700313
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass116,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    521068009395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail116,025 miles (+6,277)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    904238609371
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass109,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    731714888265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,748 miles (+8,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    301235178200
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass101,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    334146977217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail101,233 miles (+11,084)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    973656677288
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,149 miles
    Test number
    422269176234
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T453 ARW

Does T453 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T453 ARW is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T453 ARW?
The MOT on T453 ARW is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T453 ARW done?
T453 ARW was recorded at 139,725 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
Has T453 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 ARW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T453 ARW 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 T453 ARW find?
T453 ARW passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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