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Volvo V70

Brown · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T481 ARWMOT history

T481 ARW is a brown petrol Volvo V70 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
224,212 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T481 ARW was last recorded at 224,212 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 2,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,490 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,722 miles
Average per year
6,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,212 miles
  • 2024 – 221,490 miles
  • 2023 – 219,513 miles
  • 2022 – 218,739 miles
  • 2021 – 215,714 miles
  • 2020 – 212,985 miles
  • 2019 – 210,855 miles
  • 2018 – 206,133 miles
  • 2017 – 203,385 miles
  • 2016 – 196,291 miles
  • 2015 – 178,089 miles
  • 2014 – 161,004 miles
  • 2013 – 155,698 miles
  • 2012 – 150,274 miles
  • 2011 – 141,379 miles
  • 2010 – 132,808 miles
  • 2009 – 126,676 miles
  • 2008 – 115,784 miles
  • 2007 – 107,066 miles
  • 2006 – 98,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail224,212 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail224,212 miles (+2,722)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,212 miles
    Test number
    532965412999
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass221,490 miles (+1,977)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    221,490 miles
    Test number
    349824461892
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,513 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    219,513 miles
    Test number
    165741032751
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail219,513 miles (+774)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,513 miles
    Test number
    183591451050
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass218,739 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    218,739 miles
    Test number
    726946871444
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail218,733 miles (+3,019)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,733 miles
    Test number
    437267815577
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working all not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all the rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass215,714 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    215,714 miles
    Test number
    152784889295
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail215,592 miles (+2,607)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,592 miles
    Test number
    593985235753
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass212,985 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    212,985 miles
    Test number
    640604504773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail212,957 miles (+2,102)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,957 miles
    Test number
    765070912364
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass210,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    210,855 miles
    Test number
    544763846038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,855 miles (+4,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,855 miles
    Test number
    208584990177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass206,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    206,133 miles
    Test number
    166396474277
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  14. Fail206,133 miles (+2,748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,133 miles
    Test number
    660261938489
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  15. Pass203,385 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    203,385 miles
    Test number
    114146564534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass196,291 miles (+492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    196,291 miles
    Test number
    550974449483
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail195,799 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,799 miles
    Test number
    182758663963
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass195,799 miles (+17,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    195,799 miles
    Test number
    287801745028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass178,089 miles (+17,085)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    178,089 miles
    Test number
    459844305204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass161,004 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,004 miles
    Test number
    329174734437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail160,803 miles (+5,105)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,803 miles
    Test number
    485579304243
    • FailureNearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass155,698 miles (+5,424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    155,698 miles
    Test number
    347700213258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F inner steering arm has slight play

  23. Pass150,274 miles (+8,895)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    289632012241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass141,379 miles (+8,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    141,379 miles
    Test number
    788610221272
    • NoteOil leak?
    • NoteWeak beam pattern both sides

  25. Pass132,808 miles (+6,132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,808 miles
    Test number
    391607190183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front track rod inner joint

  26. Pass126,676 miles (+10,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    126,676 miles
    Test number
    453133319231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass115,784 miles (+8,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    115,784 miles
    Test number
    842003308222
    • NoteRear b/pads slightly low

  28. Pass107,066 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,066 miles
    Test number
    664577307212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass98,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    98,865 miles
    Test number
    852072246228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T481 ARW

Does T481 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 ARW expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 ARW?
The MOT on T481 ARW expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 ARW done?
T481 ARW was recorded at 224,212 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 6,608 miles a year.
Has T481 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 ARW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 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 T481 ARW find?
T481 ARW failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake performance unable to be tested; offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm, and 7 more.

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