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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T526 UCHMOT history

T526 UCH is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,841 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 UCH
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 UCH was last recorded at 177,841 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2012: 104,160 miles, lower than 966,110 miles on 2 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,210 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,631 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,841 miles
  • 2025 – 172,210 miles
  • 2024 – 170,612 miles
  • 2023 – 169,821 miles
  • 2021 – 166,180 miles
  • 2020 – 160,325 miles
  • 2019 – 155,028 miles
  • 2018 – 147,374 miles
  • 2017 – 140,935 miles
  • 2016 – 134,231 miles
  • 2015 – 129,422 miles
  • 2014 – 125,307 miles
  • 2013 – 113,816 miles
  • 2012 – 104,160 miles
  • 2011 – 966,110 miles
  • 2010 – 90,276 miles
  • 2009 – 80,636 miles
  • 2008 – 71,694 miles
  • 2007 – 59,832 miles
  • 2006 – 53,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,841 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,841 miles (+5,631)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,841 miles
    Test number
    398021536887
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass172,210 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,210 miles
    Test number
    552045103906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,612 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,612 miles
    Test number
    607734334588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,821 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,821 miles
    Test number
    722862897133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,180 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,180 miles
    Test number
    920947743067
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail166,180 miles (+5,855)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,180 miles
    Test number
    730556487272
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,325 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,325 miles
    Test number
    526622506471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter under car heavily corroded,not leaking

  8. Fail160,325 miles (+5,297)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,325 miles
    Test number
    131026075986
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter under car heavily corroded,not leaking

  9. Pass155,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,028 miles
    Test number
    915872394349
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter under car corroding,no leaks
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged,view of road unaffected

  10. Fail155,028 miles (+7,654)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,028 miles
    Test number
    941783085885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner sidewall split,cords visible 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter under car corroding,no leaks
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged,view of road unaffected

  11. Pass147,374 miles (+6,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,374 miles
    Test number
    852669110705
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but in drivers view of road

  12. Pass140,935 miles (+6,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,935 miles
    Test number
    358076778265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass134,231 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,231 miles
    Test number
    964676567325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,422 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    739752022115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,307 miles (+11,491)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,307 miles
    Test number
    787518984201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass113,816 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,816 miles
    Test number
    719085913397
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail113,716 miles (+9,556)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,716 miles
    Test number
    336939103366
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass104,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,160 miles
    Test number
    787900602324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,160 miles (-861,950)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,160 miles
    Test number
    207280402342
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass966,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    966,110 miles
    Test number
    797336601316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail966,110 miles (+875,834)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    966,110 miles
    Test number
    647846801332
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass90,276 miles (+9,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    432146600394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,636 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    402100209495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,694 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    910562968291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,211 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    574931538018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,832 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,832 miles
    Test number
    330576137092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,770 miles (+6,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    924537227069
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass53,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    142239236439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 UCH

Does T526 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T526 UCH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T526 UCH?
The MOT on T526 UCH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T526 UCH done?
T526 UCH was recorded at 177,841 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has T526 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 UCH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T526 UCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T526 UCH find?
T526 UCH passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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