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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,319 cc

T5 MBFMOT history

T5 MBF is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,378 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MBF was last recorded at 118,378 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,992 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,386 miles
Average per year
3,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,378 miles
  • 2025 – 116,992 miles
  • 2024 – 116,397 miles
  • 2023 – 115,828 miles
  • 2022 – 114,684 miles
  • 2021 – 112,428 miles
  • 2019 – 107,128 miles
  • 2018 – 104,000 miles
  • 2017 – 100,932 miles
  • 2016 – 97,097 miles
  • 2015 – 93,293 miles
  • 2014 – 89,402 miles
  • 2012 – 83,382 miles
  • 2011 – 79,436 miles
  • 2010 – 73,888 miles
  • 2008 – 56,638 miles
  • 2007 – 49,851 miles
  • 2006 – 43,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front wishbones have bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Signs of both front wheels rubbing on inner arches but not at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,378 miles (+1,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    214847880181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,992 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    317236862819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    276683730905
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre as marked

  4. Fail116,395 miles (+567)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,395 miles
    Test number
    818268681684
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre as marked

  5. Pass115,828 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    974141928782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass114,684 miles (+2,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    236688789342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass112,428 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,428 miles
    Test number
    820901087454
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass107,128 miles (+3,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    878168533135
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass104,000 miles (+3,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    646617916118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,932 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    938725544403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,097 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,097 miles
    Test number
    471172091701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones have bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySigns of both front wheels rubbing on inner arches but not at time of test

  12. Fail97,052 miles (+3,759)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,052 miles
    Test number
    310650168626
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones have bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge
    • AdvisorySigns of both front wheels rubbing on inner arches but not at time of test

  13. Pass93,293 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    709630845154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,402 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    367870944196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,382 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    998672102264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,436 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    237759791181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,888 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    654985350135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,820 miles (+17,182)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    202414250466
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront lower arm bushies starting to spilt
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f drop-link arm

  19. Pass56,638 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,638 miles
    Test number
    340853788192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,851 miles (+6,816)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,851 miles
    Test number
    571941057102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass43,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    593621376183
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Starting To Wear On Edges

Questions about T5 MBF

Does T5 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MBF is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MBF?
The MOT on T5 MBF is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MBF done?
T5 MBF was recorded at 118,378 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,755 miles a year.
Has T5 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MBF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 MBF 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 MBF find?
T5 MBF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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