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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T516 TBAMOT history

T516 TBA is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
150,729 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 TBA was last recorded at 150,729 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 1,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,015 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,714 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,729 miles
  • 2023 – 149,015 miles
  • 2022 – 148,108 miles
  • 2020 – 144,018 miles
  • 2019 – 143,218 miles
  • 2018 – 142,715 miles
  • 2017 – 141,010 miles
  • 2016 – 137,957 miles
  • 2014 – 135,058 miles
  • 2013 – 132,275 miles
  • 2012 – 128,079 miles
  • 2011 – 122,835 miles
  • 2010 – 109,024 miles
  • 2009 – 100,937 miles
  • 2008 – 94,183 miles
  • 2007 – 87,218 miles
  • 2006 – 79,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,729 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre deteriorated & bald on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,729 miles (+1,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,729 miles
    Test number
    184688520389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass149,015 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    362176203190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,108 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,108 miles
    Test number
    500607040767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail148,107 miles (+4,089)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,107 miles
    Test number
    864091176554
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,018 miles (+800)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,018 miles
    Test number
    889423379519
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,218 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,218 miles
    Test number
    226114333939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,218 miles (+503)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,218 miles
    Test number
    363287331882
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,715 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,715 miles
    Test number
    467812801050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated & bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  9. Fail142,715 miles (+1,705)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,715 miles
    Test number
    280169872924
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated & bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

  10. Pass141,010 miles (+3,053)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,010 miles
    Test number
    241853172827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass137,957 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,957 miles
    Test number
    674079505386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,058 miles (+2,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,058 miles
    Test number
    856410444358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass132,275 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    348168843335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,274 miles (+4,195)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,274 miles
    Test number
    478487543394
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass128,079 miles (+4)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    589184422368
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder vehicle all prescribed areas and suspension components slightly corroded

  16. Fail128,075 miles (+5,240)2 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    669112922390
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder vehicle all prescribed areas and suspension components slightly corroded

  17. Pass122,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    857878021301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,835 miles (+4,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    126507221358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass118,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,051 miles
    Test number
    458970251089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,051 miles (+9,027)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,051 miles
    Test number
    969179141007
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail109,024 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    113830550079
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass109,024 miles (+8,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    653670750081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass100,937 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    693688259062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules gettings corroded

  24. Fail100,936 miles (+6,753)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    721906259074
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules gettings corroded

  25. Pass94,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,183 miles
    Test number
    731148438014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,183 miles (+6,965)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,183 miles
    Test number
    811468538006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail87,218 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    184673657474
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass87,218 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    650573957056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    140622536410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 TBA

Does T516 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 TBA expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 TBA?
The MOT on T516 TBA expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 TBA done?
T516 TBA was recorded at 150,729 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has T516 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 TBA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T516 TBA 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 T516 TBA find?
T516 TBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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