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Volvo C70

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T454 BLMMOT history

T454 BLM is a black petrol Volvo C70 first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
111,009 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 BLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 BLM was last recorded at 111,009 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,008 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,009 miles
  • 2022 – 110,088 miles
  • 2021 – 109,965 miles
  • 2020 – 108,621 miles
  • 2019 – 107,594 miles
  • 2018 – 102,945 miles
  • 2017 – 100,348 miles
  • 2016 – 97,579 miles
  • 2015 – 96,897 miles
  • 2014 – 93,258 miles
  • 2013 – 91,023 miles
  • 2012 – 87,620 miles
  • 2011 – 84,427 miles
  • 2010 – 81,435 miles
  • 2009 – 78,787 miles
  • 2008 – 72,897 miles
  • 2007 – 68,515 miles
  • 2006 – 63,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fog Lights InopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leaks from engine not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,009 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,009 miles
    Test number
    495876378337
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lights Inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,008 miles (+920)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    652644871083
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lights Inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    314171782462
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,087 miles (+122)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    282070401392
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,965 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,965 miles
    Test number
    283108301578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,621 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    856364147152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine not excessive

  7. Fail108,606 miles (+1,012)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    982199980838
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine not excessive

  8. Pass107,594 miles (+4,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    451437992981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,945 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,945 miles
    Test number
    440882546850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe support bracket broken
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner side light not working

  10. Fail102,938 miles (+2,590)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,938 miles
    Test number
    456137999827
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe support bracket broken
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner side light not working

  11. Pass100,348 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    434384142005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail100,346 miles (+2,767)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,346 miles
    Test number
    239762104828
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split/cut inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,579 miles (+682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    125675754383
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass96,897 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,897 miles
    Test number
    828394925284
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail96,895 miles (+3,637)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    109323125224
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass93,258 miles (+2,235)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,258 miles
    Test number
    796783904267
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass91,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,023 miles
    Test number
    737628113208
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail91,023 miles (+3,403)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,023 miles
    Test number
    188247713214
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail87,620 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    427468712216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,620 miles (+3,193)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    455748612266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass84,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    315122121299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,427 miles (+2,992)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    658524411222
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass81,435 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,435 miles
    Test number
    211481820236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,787 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    901845029219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,804 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,804 miles
    Test number
    712181939133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    161000378161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,897 miles (+4,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    983150578158
    • Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass68,515 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    340373277136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    884218816169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T454 BLM

Does T454 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T454 BLM expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T454 BLM?
The MOT on T454 BLM expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T454 BLM done?
T454 BLM was recorded at 111,009 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 2,645 miles a year.
Has T454 BLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 BLM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T454 BLM 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 T454 BLM find?
T454 BLM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front fog lights inop; nearside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; offside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported, and 1 more.

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