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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T659 TWXMOT history

T659 TWX is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 211,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
211,584 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T659 TWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T659 TWX was last recorded at 211,584 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,573 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 211,584 miles
  • 2021 – 208,693 miles
  • 2019 – 202,426 miles
  • 2018 – 194,145 miles
  • 2017 – 186,450 miles
  • 2016 – 182,189 miles
  • 2015 – 176,455 miles
  • 2014 – 168,629 miles
  • 2013 – 162,308 miles
  • 2012 – 152,248 miles
  • 2011 – 142,050 miles
  • 2010 – 132,084 miles
  • 2009 – 121,214 miles
  • 2008 – 108,648 miles
  • 2007 – 100,723 miles
  • 2006 – 89,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    835556012762
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,584 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    211,584 miles
    Test number
    104894733391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail211,573 miles (+2,880)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,573 miles
    Test number
    287143292622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill holed near seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass208,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,693 miles
    Test number
    615355033463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail208,691 miles (+6,265)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,691 miles
    Test number
    253071231714
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass202,426 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    202,426 miles
    Test number
    391189304707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail202,423 miles (+8,278)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,423 miles
    Test number
    435783299044
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass194,145 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    194,145 miles
    Test number
    177591176307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass186,450 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,450 miles
    Test number
    305182977936
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail186,447 miles (+4,258)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,447 miles
    Test number
    195339847337
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass182,189 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,189 miles
    Test number
    125673224138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Handbrake cable fouling (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail182,186 miles (+5,731)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,186 miles
    Test number
    285604175048
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Handbrake cable fouling (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Handbrake cable fouling (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass176,455 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    176,455 miles
    Test number
    155932655126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail176,454 miles (+7,825)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,454 miles
    Test number
    167452555125
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass168,629 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,629 miles
    Test number
    196436254103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail168,580 miles (+6,272)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,580 miles
    Test number
    147380954100
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass162,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    162,308 miles
    Test number
    727491653147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail162,306 miles (+10,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,306 miles
    Test number
    959701453168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass152,248 miles (+10,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    152,248 miles
    Test number
    895319052192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass142,050 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    142,050 miles
    Test number
    659913251144
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail142,040 miles (+9,956)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,040 miles
    Test number
    887362051185
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass132,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    484825450145
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail132,084 miles (+10,870)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    824345850157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail121,214 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    263561269152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass121,214 miles (+12,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    470351769196
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass108,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    161945138107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,648 miles (+7,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    814975538198
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass100,723 miles (+11,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    813521237185
    • NotePropshaft centre bearing worn

  29. Pass89,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    932956836119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T659 TWX

Does T659 TWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T659 TWX expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T659 TWX?
The MOT on T659 TWX expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T659 TWX done?
T659 TWX was recorded at 211,584 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
Has T659 TWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T659 TWX has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T659 TWX 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 T659 TWX find?
T659 TWX failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 9 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions not tested major exhaust blow; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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