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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T57 SBLMOT history

T57 SBL is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 261,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
261,085 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 SBL
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 SBL was last recorded at 261,085 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,366 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
6,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,085 miles
  • 2025 – 260,366 miles
  • 2024 – 259,633 miles
  • 2023 – 257,557 miles
  • 2022 – 256,690 miles
  • 2021 – 254,758 miles
  • 2020 – 252,732 miles
  • 2019 – 250,137 miles
  • 2018 – 242,292 miles
  • 2017 – 236,577 miles
  • 2016 – 232,935 miles
  • 2015 – 225,867 miles
  • 2014 – 221,066 miles
  • 2013 – 215,617 miles
  • 2012 – 209,503 miles
  • 2011 – 199,303 miles
  • 2010 – 190,342 miles
  • 2009 – 179,277 miles
  • 2008 – 165,078 miles
  • 2007 – 150,382 miles
  • 2006 – 135,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,085 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracks (5.3.2 (c))
  • 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,085 miles (+719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    261,085 miles
    Test number
    172273953003
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracks (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass260,366 miles (+733)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    260,366 miles
    Test number
    336430844795
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper engine stabilizer mount bush worn , movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass259,633 miles (+2,076)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    259,633 miles
    Test number
    966875110760
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back pipe hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No Access

  4. Pass257,557 miles (+867)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    257,557 miles
    Test number
    155335955520
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass256,690 miles (+20)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    256,690 miles
    Test number
    980283693389
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail256,670 miles (+1,912)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,670 miles
    Test number
    709878581560
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both bottom bushes worn but not creating excessive movement

  7. Pass254,758 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    254,758 miles
    Test number
    444045491661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass252,732 miles (+2,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    252,732 miles
    Test number
    448882988999
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass250,137 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    250,137 miles
    Test number
    101966053104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts inaccessible

  10. Fail250,074 miles (+7,782)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,074 miles
    Test number
    634432071013
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts inaccessible

  11. Pass242,292 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    242,292 miles
    Test number
    445444528895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass236,577 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    236,577 miles
    Test number
    911783954025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass232,935 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    232,935 miles
    Test number
    999139034302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail232,754 miles (+6,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,754 miles
    Test number
    273929791188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass225,867 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    225,867 miles
    Test number
    695083425055
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail225,803 miles (+4,737)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,803 miles
    Test number
    835699715076
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass221,066 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    221,066 miles
    Test number
    908517024064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass215,617 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    215,617 miles
    Test number
    197759223421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir intake pipe missing

  19. Fail215,617 miles (+6,114)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,617 miles
    Test number
    297819123060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir intake pipe missing

  20. Pass209,503 miles (+10,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    209,503 miles
    Test number
    266647842025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass199,303 miles (+8,961)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    199,303 miles
    Test number
    757126541053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass190,342 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    190,342 miles
    Test number
    152917250491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass179,277 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    179,277 miles
    Test number
    311014349017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail179,177 miles (+14,099)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,177 miles
    Test number
    850722549017
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot split

  25. Pass165,078 miles (+14,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    165,078 miles
    Test number
    412042128082
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/F. tyre wall.re wall.

  26. Pass150,382 miles (+15,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    150,382 miles
    Test number
    151230537081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass135,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    262796446057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 SBL

Does T57 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 SBL is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 SBL?
The MOT on T57 SBL is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 SBL done?
T57 SBL was recorded at 261,085 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,231 miles a year.
Has T57 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 SBL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T57 SBL 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 T57 SBL find?
T57 SBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective rubber broken; front oil leak, but not excessive seepage; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracks, and 1 more.

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