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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T474 ARWMOT history

T474 ARW is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 204,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
204,677 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 ARW was last recorded at 204,677 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 1,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,048 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,629 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,677 miles
  • 2023 – 203,048 miles
  • 2022 – 200,597 miles
  • 2021 – 197,205 miles
  • 2020 – 193,601 miles
  • 2019 – 190,788 miles
  • 2018 – 186,362 miles
  • 2017 – 181,454 miles
  • 2016 – 174,748 miles
  • 2015 – 168,857 miles
  • 2014 – 162,623 miles
  • 2013 – 157,396 miles
  • 2012 – 151,837 miles
  • 2011 – 146,321 miles
  • 2010 – 140,833 miles
  • 2009 – 134,115 miles
  • 2008 – 126,736 miles
  • 2007 – 119,901 miles
  • 2006 – 113,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,677 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,677 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,677 miles
    Test number
    257099532688
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail204,677 miles (+1,629)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,677 miles
    Test number
    653477614067
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass203,048 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    203,048 miles
    Test number
    566681102588
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both chassis legs corroded

  4. Fail203,048 miles (+2,451)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,048 miles
    Test number
    253754368098
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both chassis legs corroded

  5. Pass200,597 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,597 miles
    Test number
    310454852105
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail200,597 miles (+3,392)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,597 miles
    Test number
    899090987133
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass197,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    197,205 miles
    Test number
    534120578245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail197,205 miles (+3,604)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,205 miles
    Test number
    922852502788
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass193,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,601 miles
    Test number
    752442724302
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail193,601 miles (+2,813)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,601 miles
    Test number
    148929414509
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass190,788 miles (+4,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    190,788 miles
    Test number
    676521712038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal stiff

  12. Pass186,362 miles (+4,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    186,362 miles
    Test number
    205923179905
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface rust on components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass181,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    181,454 miles
    Test number
    443736874565
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges and perished.

  14. Fail181,454 miles (+6,706)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,454 miles
    Test number
    524864826380
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges and perished.

  15. Pass174,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    174,748 miles
    Test number
    818916561463
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bold on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail174,748 miles (+5,891)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,748 miles
    Test number
    336082143309
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bold on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass168,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    168,857 miles
    Test number
    738349905255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail168,857 miles (+6,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,857 miles
    Test number
    326379705435
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass162,623 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    162,623 miles
    Test number
    588360214201
    • NoteO/s drive shaft worn
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers badly corroded

  20. Fail162,623 miles (+5,227)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,623 miles
    Test number
    975034104207
    • DangerousRear bumper insecure
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s wiper blades splitting
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers badly corroded

  21. Pass157,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,396 miles
    Test number
    358720413472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail157,395 miles (+5,558)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,395 miles
    Test number
    107700613234
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass151,837 miles (+5,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,837 miles
    Test number
    925450322268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass146,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    119398621282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail146,321 miles (+5,488)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    817898421206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass140,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    993795210234
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlights reflectors going.

  27. Fail140,833 miles (+6,718)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    782355810212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlights reflectors going.

  28. Pass134,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    272525729256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail134,115 miles (+7,379)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    222855429263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass126,736 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    126,736 miles
    Test number
    130584128246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass119,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    521320027264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail119,875 miles (+6,558)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    384880127261
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHand brake req s adjusting

  33. Pass113,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    113,317 miles
    Test number
    370598626462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T474 ARW

Does T474 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T474 ARW expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T474 ARW?
The MOT on T474 ARW expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T474 ARW done?
T474 ARW was recorded at 204,677 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has T474 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 ARW has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T474 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 T474 ARW find?
T474 ARW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust mounting defective.

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