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Volvo V70

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T522 RCFMOT history

T522 RCF is a black petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 212,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
212,146 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 RCF was last recorded at 212,146 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
206,893 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,253 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,146 miles
  • 2025 – 206,893 miles
  • 2024 – 203,095 miles
  • 2023 – 196,346 miles
  • 2022 – 191,000 miles
  • 2021 – 186,899 miles
  • 2020 – 182,851 miles
  • 2019 – 117,499 miles
  • 2018 – 175,724 miles
  • 2017 – 174,230 miles
  • 2016 – 166,616 miles
  • 2015 – 161,595 miles
  • 2014 – 154,864 miles
  • 2013 – 145,742 miles
  • 2012 – 135,916 miles
  • 2011 – 125,079 miles
  • 2010 – 113,899 miles
  • 2009 – 101,665 miles
  • 2008 – 91,871 miles
  • 2007 – 85,825 miles
  • 2006 – 78,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,146 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside steering rack/inner joint has slight play

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,146 miles (+5,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    212,146 miles
    Test number
    561603263260
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack/inner joint has slight play

  2. Pass206,893 miles (+3,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,893 miles
    Test number
    857770614878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  3. Pass203,095 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,095 miles
    Test number
    773223572422
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in it

  4. Fail203,080 miles (+6,734)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,080 miles
    Test number
    830732482786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in it

  5. Pass196,346 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,346 miles
    Test number
    613755494806
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass191,000 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,000 miles
    Test number
    870597025027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,899 miles (+4,048)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    186,899 miles
    Test number
    291471536323
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass182,851 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    182,851 miles
    Test number
    644634813407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail182,830 miles (+65,331)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,830 miles
    Test number
    606081377802
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    117,499 miles
    Test number
    389231564889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,480 miles (+1,756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,480 miles
    Test number
    955063820806
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass175,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,724 miles
    Test number
    722442649530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail175,724 miles (+1,494)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,724 miles
    Test number
    527032358968
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass174,230 miles (+7,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    174,230 miles
    Test number
    196771615089
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass166,616 miles (+5,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    166,616 miles
    Test number
    131592047363
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass161,595 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    396148095139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass154,864 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    367807994100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,742 miles (+9,826)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    558066593146
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass135,916 miles (+10,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,916 miles
    Test number
    329329392125
    • NoteSlight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

  20. Pass125,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    125,079 miles
    Test number
    859346181124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,078 miles (+11,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,078 miles
    Test number
    277966181483
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass113,899 miles (+12,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    780073390199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass101,665 miles (+9,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    590686699109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass91,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    623658298157
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail91,871 miles (+6,046)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    844818798100
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass85,825 miles (+7,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    223069397458
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass78,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    933659276154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T522 RCF

Does T522 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T522 RCF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T522 RCF?
The MOT on T522 RCF is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T522 RCF done?
T522 RCF was recorded at 212,146 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has T522 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 RCF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T522 RCF 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 T522 RCF find?
T522 RCF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside steering rack/inner joint has slight play.

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