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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T488 JVGMOT history

T488 JVG is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
171,177 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 JVG was last recorded at 171,177 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,460 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
7,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,177 miles
  • 2021 – 170,460 miles
  • 2019 – 167,517 miles
  • 2018 – 159,821 miles
  • 2017 – 147,705 miles
  • 2016 – 139,286 miles
  • 2015 – 131,357 miles
  • 2014 – 123,227 miles
  • 2013 – 114,476 miles
  • 2012 – 105,330 miles
  • 2011 – 96,404 miles
  • 2010 – 88,849 miles
  • 2009 – 80,807 miles
  • 2008 – 73,688 miles
  • 2007 – 66,130 miles
  • 2006 – 59,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,177 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front headlamp wiper inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front oil misting around rack gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Inner slack in inner rack ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,177 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,177 miles
    Test number
    178686091521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,460 miles (+2,943)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,460 miles
    Test number
    827625231466
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,517 miles (+7,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,517 miles
    Test number
    298211832574
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBangernomics wins again
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass159,821 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,821 miles
    Test number
    119949000447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp wiper inop
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Fail159,820 miles (+12,115)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,820 miles
    Test number
    682176202947
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp wiper inop
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass147,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,705 miles
    Test number
    874027830540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter clip loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail147,705 miles (+8,419)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,705 miles
    Test number
    515557377184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter clip loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass139,286 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,286 miles
    Test number
    513589709056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil misting around rack gaiter
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner slack in inner rack ball joint
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail139,285 miles (+7,928)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,285 miles
    Test number
    841170432754
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil misting around rack gaiter
    • AdvisoryOffside Front a.b.s sensor wire wrong side of antiroll bar link rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner slack in inner rack ball joint
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass131,357 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,357 miles
    Test number
    258624505151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,227 miles (+8,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,227 miles
    Test number
    527484604110
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass114,476 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,476 miles
    Test number
    667480313145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail114,474 miles (+9,144)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,474 miles
    Test number
    298669203461
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass105,330 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    316690112108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail105,330 miles (+8,926)5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    505870412178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass96,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    826415001186
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail96,404 miles (+7,555)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    989465201167
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass88,849 miles (+8,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    342439200144
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass80,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    931181129104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,807 miles (+7,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    513551529167
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass73,688 miles (+7,558)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    403489728128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass66,130 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    850200837146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    641330436192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 JVG

Does T488 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 JVG expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 JVG?
The MOT on T488 JVG expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 JVG done?
T488 JVG was recorded at 171,177 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 7,115 miles a year.
Has T488 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 JVG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T488 JVG 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 T488 JVG find?
T488 JVG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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