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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T689 REUMOT history

T689 REU is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
184,765 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T689 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T689 REU was last recorded at 184,765 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 2,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,559 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,206 miles
Average per year
3,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,765 miles
  • 2023 – 182,559 miles
  • 2022 – 179,819 miles
  • 2020 – 179,085 miles
  • 2018 – 176,256 miles
  • 2017 – 165,563 miles
  • 2016 – 153,957 miles
  • 2015 – 148,475 miles
  • 2014 – 146,971 miles
  • 2013 – 145,200 miles
  • 2012 – 144,202 miles
  • 2011 – 142,832 miles
  • 2010 – 141,623 miles
  • 2009 – 140,966 miles
  • 2008 – 138,808 miles
  • 2007 – 130,599 miles
  • 2006 – 113,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,765 miles
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,765 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,765 miles
    Test number
    624141025722
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass182,559 miles (+2,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,559 miles
    Test number
    828969633286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,819 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    179,819 miles
    Test number
    695696451340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass179,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,085 miles
    Test number
    707941443203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,085 miles (+2,829)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,085 miles
    Test number
    810765506271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass176,256 miles (+378)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    176,256 miles
    Test number
    411314526768
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail175,878 miles (+10,315)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,878 miles
    Test number
    819953639265
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass165,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,563 miles
    Test number
    220748372557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail165,541 miles (+11,584)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,541 miles
    Test number
    712758788674
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass153,957 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,957 miles
    Test number
    663591595845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,907 miles (+5,432)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,907 miles
    Test number
    841463471992
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass148,475 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,475 miles
    Test number
    429455115158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,466 miles (+1,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,466 miles
    Test number
    535732215182
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass146,971 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,971 miles
    Test number
    246504204478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    196005603136
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail145,200 miles (+998)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    399955103136
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass144,202 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    144,202 miles
    Test number
    998584702167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,832 miles (+1,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    237660711472
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass141,623 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    120903810150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,966 miles (+2,158)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    140,966 miles
    Test number
    240120679470
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe deteriorated
    • NotePoor pattern on both headlights
    • NoteSlight play n/s steering rack arm
    • NoteTravel on footbrake

  21. Pass138,808 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    138,808 miles
    Test number
    200382748110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play.

  22. Fail138,806 miles (+8,207)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    851022548144
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play.

  23. Pass130,599 miles (+16,987)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    422049177277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass113,612 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    113,612 miles
    Test number
    432262896248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,599 miles (+1,908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,599 miles
    Test number
    102381496255
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass111,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    363817286099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail111,691 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    532327886077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T689 REU

Does T689 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T689 REU expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T689 REU?
The MOT on T689 REU expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T689 REU done?
T689 REU was recorded at 184,765 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
Has T689 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T689 REU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T689 REU 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 T689 REU find?
T689 REU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears.

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