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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T605 FOWMOT history

T605 FOW is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,618 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T605 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T605 FOW was last recorded at 187,618 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,320 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,298 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,618 miles
  • 2024 – 186,320 miles
  • 2023 – 165,898 miles
  • 2022 – 163,095 miles
  • 2021 – 163,032 miles
  • 2020 – 162,915 miles
  • 2019 – 162,768 miles
  • 2018 – 162,094 miles
  • 2017 – 160,599 miles
  • 2016 – 158,474 miles
  • 2015 – 156,726 miles
  • 2014 – 153,102 miles
  • 2013 – 149,297 miles
  • 2012 – 145,773 miles
  • 2011 – 142,045 miles
  • 2010 – 136,029 miles
  • 2009 – 128,780 miles
  • 2008 – 122,265 miles
  • 2007 – 115,246 miles
  • 2006 – 104,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,618 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,618 miles (+1,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,618 miles
    Test number
    584314575857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,320 miles (+20,422)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,320 miles
    Test number
    908144423416
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,898 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    260430902079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail165,886 miles (+2,791)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,886 miles
    Test number
    159470134745
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass163,095 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,095 miles
    Test number
    143307105938
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,032 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,032 miles
    Test number
    394142055735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,915 miles
    Test number
    792619076362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail162,915 miles (+147)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,915 miles
    Test number
    508260720871
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass162,768 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,768 miles
    Test number
    833025306738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail162,767 miles (+673)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,767 miles
    Test number
    748765389601
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass162,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    162,094 miles
    Test number
    271824724089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,093 miles (+1,494)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,093 miles
    Test number
    753485372756
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass160,599 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    160,599 miles
    Test number
    831206321150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushs perishing

  14. Fail160,598 miles (+2,124)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,598 miles
    Test number
    534422030968
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushs perishing

  15. Pass158,474 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    158,474 miles
    Test number
    899847795361
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses perishing

  16. Pass156,726 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,726 miles
    Test number
    979053092952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass153,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    647996514326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail153,101 miles (+3,804)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,101 miles
    Test number
    115896114396
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass149,297 miles (+3,524)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    149,297 miles
    Test number
    607411213328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe hanger is broken

  20. Pass145,773 miles (+3,728)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    145,773 miles
    Test number
    287039212387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass142,045 miles (+6,016)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,045 miles
    Test number
    925159421301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass136,029 miles (+7,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    136,029 miles
    Test number
    434406310410
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

  23. Pass128,780 miles (+6,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    520117729387
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass122,265 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    570636008399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass115,246 miles (+3,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    443378827361
    • NoteOffside and nearside sill covers fitted

  26. Pass111,503 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    794791637018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass104,205 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    840210036055
    • NoteChild seat obviously incorrectly fitted
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Questions about T605 FOW

Does T605 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T605 FOW is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T605 FOW?
The MOT on T605 FOW is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T605 FOW done?
T605 FOW was recorded at 187,618 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has T605 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T605 FOW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T605 FOW 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 T605 FOW find?
T605 FOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge.

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