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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T501 XBVMOT history

T501 XBV is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2023
Mileage
194,422 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 XBV was last recorded at 194,422 miles on 2 Jun 2022, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,376 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,422 miles
  • 2021 – 187,556 miles
  • 2020 – 175,804 miles
  • 2019 – 171,291 miles
  • 2018 – 169,196 miles
  • 2017 – 165,898 miles
  • 2016 – 160,492 miles
  • 2015 – 154,453 miles
  • 2014 – 148,847 miles
  • 2013 – 142,777 miles
  • 2012 – 137,937 miles
  • 2011 – 131,481 miles
  • 2010 – 125,442 miles
  • 2009 – 118,851 miles
  • 2008 – 111,904 miles
  • 2007 – 102,281 miles
  • 2006 – 90,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,422 miles (+46)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,422 miles
    Test number
    960020742622
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail194,376 miles (+6,820)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,376 miles
    Test number
    217605187773
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass187,556 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    187,556 miles
    Test number
    485174011829
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail187,556 miles (+11,752)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,556 miles
    Test number
    511437145962
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass175,804 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    175,804 miles
    Test number
    632359906153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail175,784 miles (+4,493)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,784 miles
    Test number
    116576380803
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass171,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    171,291 miles
    Test number
    870303044399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,291 miles (+2,095)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,291 miles
    Test number
    452899376915
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass169,196 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    203090706317
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  10. Pass165,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    378915665424
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  11. Fail165,898 miles (+5,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    291058093232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  12. Pass160,492 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    160,492 miles
    Test number
    180596336135
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail160,489 miles (+6,036)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,489 miles
    Test number
    970736677510
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail154,453 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    248848165165
    • 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass154,453 miles (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    285718965164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass148,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    417322664137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail148,847 miles (+6,070)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    275542864405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass142,777 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    142,777 miles
    Test number
    718792063148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    328290972196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail137,937 miles (+6,456)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    229950872103
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass131,481 miles (+6,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    131,481 miles
    Test number
    439341261184
    • NoteN/s/f rear wishbone bush bonding starting to fail,n/s/r brake disc heavily pitted

  22. Pass125,442 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    125,442 miles
    Test number
    244438660186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside and Offside rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight play in Offside front steering rackend

  23. Fail125,441 miles (+6,590)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,441 miles
    Test number
    662745260194
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside and Offside rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight play in Offside front steering rackend

  24. Pass118,851 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    170697369196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,904 miles (+9,623)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,904 miles
    Test number
    410114468151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    132881077104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Fail102,281 miles (+11,797)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    424061277122
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass90,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    793139786090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T501 XBV

Does T501 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 XBV expired on 1 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 XBV?
The MOT on T501 XBV expired on 1 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 XBV done?
T501 XBV was recorded at 194,422 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2022, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has T501 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 XBV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T501 XBV 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 T501 XBV find?
T501 XBV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2022 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 6 more.

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