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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T685 RVLMOT history

T685 RVL is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,674 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 RVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 RVL was last recorded at 178,674 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,666 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,674 miles
  • 2025 – 163,465 miles
  • 2024 – 154,613 miles
  • 2023 – 153,452 miles
  • 2022 – 152,059 miles
  • 2021 – 149,846 miles
  • 2020 – 148,456 miles
  • 2019 – 145,483 miles
  • 2018 – 143,031 miles
  • 2017 – 140,815 miles
  • 2016 – 138,518 miles
  • 2015 – 136,047 miles
  • 2014 – 132,133 miles
  • 2013 – 129,433 miles
  • 2012 – 128,138 miles
  • 2011 – 126,119 miles
  • 2010 – 124,497 miles
  • 2009 – 121,183 miles
  • 2008 – 118,910 miles
  • 2007 – 115,615 miles
  • 2006 – 112,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck joint into tank corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (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.

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,674 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,674 miles
    Test number
    184333550183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck joint into tank corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail178,666 miles (+15,201)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    737452084196
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck joint into tank corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass163,465 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,465 miles
    Test number
    947699023391
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail163,461 miles (+8,848)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,461 miles
    Test number
    146612176602
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass154,613 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,613 miles
    Test number
    983971433122
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass153,452 miles (+1,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,452 miles
    Test number
    236575926931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass152,059 miles (+2,213)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,059 miles
    Test number
    892828713842
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass149,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,846 miles
    Test number
    771538603905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,846 miles (+1,390)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,846 miles
    Test number
    968359648314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,456 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,456 miles
    Test number
    334859184472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    708151477152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,483 miles (+2,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    814481381239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass143,031 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,031 miles
    Test number
    105609896404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,815 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    614878515878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,518 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,518 miles
    Test number
    418105627877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,047 miles (+3,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,047 miles
    Test number
    888522185007
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass132,133 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,133 miles
    Test number
    167713984435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass129,433 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,433 miles
    Test number
    688519973082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,138 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    436390582060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass126,119 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    157795371472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,497 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,497 miles
    Test number
    780794370021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,183 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    764967779037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,910 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    513841088086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    151734777073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail115,615 miles (+3,104)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    172774877040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass112,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    112,511 miles
    Test number
    141125966432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T685 RVL

Does T685 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 RVL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 RVL?
The MOT on T685 RVL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 RVL done?
T685 RVL was recorded at 178,674 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,299 miles a year.
Has T685 RVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 RVL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T685 RVL 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 T685 RVL find?
T685 RVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear fuel hose deteriorated filler neck joint into tank corroded; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides.

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