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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,400 cc

T5 VPCMOT history

T5 VPC is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,012 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VPC was last recorded at 117,012 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,012 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,012 miles
  • 2022 – 117,005 miles
  • 2021 – 115,355 miles
  • 2020 – 109,979 miles
  • 2019 – 103,934 miles
  • 2018 – 95,245 miles
  • 2017 – 85,902 miles
  • 2016 – 77,320 miles
  • 2015 – 63,349 miles
  • 2014 – 51,713 miles
  • 2013 – 39,341 miles
  • 2012 – 24,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed not located correctly (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on the arm that carries the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,012 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    430898324935
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed not located correctly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on the arm that carries the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail117,012 miles (+7)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    497087234758
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed not located correctly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on the arm that carries the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass117,005 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,005 miles
    Test number
    964144147406
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield slight insecure
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  4. Fail117,003 miles (+1,648)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,003 miles
    Test number
    347131264094
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield slight insecure
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  5. Pass115,355 miles (+5,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,355 miles
    Test number
    277696879829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRepair to offside front wheel

  6. Pass109,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    992147811691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Fail109,979 miles (+6,045)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    320142661087
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass103,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    289518158052
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,934 miles (+8,689)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    403825248527
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,245 miles (+9,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,245 miles
    Test number
    235317641804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has nail

  11. Pass85,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    323783017343
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail85,902 miles (+8,582)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    490094801450
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass77,320 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    896780751548
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 2mm tread depth and wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass73,171 miles (+9,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,171 miles
    Test number
    729267633519
    • AdvisoryWindows appear tinted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass63,349 miles (+11,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    566503975048
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass51,713 miles (+12,372)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    177559184083
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc worn

  17. Pass39,341 miles (+15,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,341 miles
    Test number
    369435183062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,021 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,021 miles
    Test number
    109707382481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in o/s/r/ and n/s/r/ Tyres.

Questions about T5 VPC

Does T5 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 VPC expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 VPC?
The MOT on T5 VPC expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 VPC done?
T5 VPC was recorded at 117,012 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 7,951 miles a year.
Has T5 VPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VPC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 VPC 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 VPC find?
T5 VPC passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear brake hose slightly chafed not located correctly; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 4 more.

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