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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

T5 FBMMOT history

T5 FBM is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,920 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FBM was last recorded at 182,920 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,805 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
9,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,920 miles
  • 2025 – 175,311 miles
  • 2024 – 170,750 miles
  • 2023 – 160,993 miles
  • 2022 – 154,104 miles
  • 2021 – 142,466 miles
  • 2020 – 140,114 miles
  • 2019 – 137,461 miles
  • 2018 – 133,641 miles
  • 2016 – 126,420 miles
  • 2015 – 122,852 miles
  • 2014 – 120,193 miles
  • 2013 – 117,205 miles
  • 2012 – 104,185 miles
  • 2011 – 83,235 miles
  • 2010 – 63,279 miles
  • 2009 – 41,153 miles
  • 2008 – 21,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,920 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,920 miles (+115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,920 miles
    Test number
    730202440558
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,805 miles (+7,494)5 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,805 miles
    Test number
    988432899945
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,311 miles (+4,561)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,311 miles
    Test number
    538882487188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Near side and offside lower shocker brushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,750 miles (+9,757)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,750 miles
    Test number
    870967079672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,993 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,993 miles
    Test number
    360650649935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,991 miles (+6,887)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,991 miles
    Test number
    685438651286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,104 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,104 miles
    Test number
    338014870556
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail154,098 miles (+11,632)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,098 miles
    Test number
    795747327777
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,466 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,466 miles
    Test number
    577251575383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,148 miles (+2,034)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,148 miles
    Test number
    798263931349
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass140,114 miles (+2,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,114 miles
    Test number
    812439261208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,461 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,461 miles
    Test number
    477108270893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,641 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,641 miles
    Test number
    764540286048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    898615499313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,418 miles (+3,566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,418 miles
    Test number
    125711569528
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass122,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    916772614308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,852 miles (+2,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    397487959733
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass120,193 miles (+2,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    308530674262
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass117,205 miles (+13,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    848738773212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass104,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    615671842363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,179 miles (+20,944)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,179 miles
    Test number
    659551542307
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass83,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,235 miles
    Test number
    477899031419
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Fail83,235 miles (+19,956)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,235 miles
    Test number
    798089731394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  24. Pass63,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    421660350315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,276 miles (+22,123)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    531430150392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,153 miles (+19,865)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    414930829477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,288 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    854071858307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,483 miles
    Test number
    484999078101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,483 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,483 miles
    Test number
    782539578170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 FBM

Does T5 FBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FBM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FBM?
The MOT on T5 FBM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FBM done?
T5 FBM was recorded at 182,920 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,242 miles a year.
Has T5 FBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FBM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 FBM 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 T5 FBM find?
T5 FBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, and 2 more.

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