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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,319 cc

T5 RBCMOT history

T5 RBC is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 70,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,766 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RBC was last recorded at 70,766 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,766 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,766 miles
  • 2025 – 70,569 miles
  • 2024 – 70,240 miles
  • 2023 – 69,570 miles
  • 2022 – 68,635 miles
  • 2021 – 67,905 miles
  • 2020 – 67,042 miles
  • 2019 – 63,951 miles
  • 2018 – 62,035 miles
  • 2016 – 58,817 miles
  • 2015 – 51,659 miles
  • 2014 – 48,088 miles
  • 2013 – 44,224 miles
  • 2012 – 39,604 miles
  • 2011 – 35,021 miles
  • 2010 – 30,530 miles
  • 2009 – 25,361 miles
  • 2008 – 19,429 miles
  • 2007 – 12,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished on the sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted concealing testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    196685539927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail70,766 miles (+197)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    194509633408
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass70,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    926829950451
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail70,569 miles (+329)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    648863542646
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Is Badly Perished/Cracked To Cords/Ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass70,240 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    914853501952
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted concealing testable items

  6. Fail70,213 miles (+643)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    805958227121
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf headlight gives no image, possibly the bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf lower split, bolt in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf lower split, bolt in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted concealing testable items

  7. Pass69,570 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    816950115785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,568 miles (+933)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    826795787126
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,635 miles (+730)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    686875573269
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror Glass Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll Bar 'D' Bushes Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

  10. Pass67,905 miles (+863)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    716656586372
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perishing

  11. Pass67,042 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,042 miles
    Test number
    571758515158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,951 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    723681472411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,035 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    282261152535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass58,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    737646997161
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17
    • AdvisoryHeadlight wiper blades split

  15. Fail58,817 miles (+4,514)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    242145443795
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17
    • AdvisoryHeadlight wiper blades split

  16. Pass54,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    318309378996
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail54,303 miles (+2,644)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    174911856592
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,659 miles (+85)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    349157905009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust brackets broken but system still supported

  19. Fail51,574 miles (+3,486)2 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    825003105044
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust brackets broken but system still supported

  20. Pass48,088 miles (+3,864)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    926916204018
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer front brakects broken but exhaust still secure

  21. Pass44,224 miles (+4,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,224 miles
    Test number
    576682203036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass39,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    125030912005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail39,604 miles (+4,583)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    787160912061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,021 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    145508911402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail30,530 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,530 miles
    Test number
    122064210004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass30,530 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,530 miles
    Test number
    181254010079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,361 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    331550629053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,429 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,429 miles
    Test number
    274948318004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,938 miles
    Test number
    541093027098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 RBC

Does T5 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RBC is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RBC?
The MOT on T5 RBC is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RBC done?
T5 RBC was recorded at 70,766 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has T5 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RBC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RBC 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 RBC find?
T5 RBC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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