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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T72 HTPMOT history

T72 HTP is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 201,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
201,393 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 HTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T72 HTP was last recorded at 201,393 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 1,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,341 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,052 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,393 miles
  • 2024 – 200,341 miles
  • 2023 – 197,101 miles
  • 2022 – 197,093 miles
  • 2021 – 194,427 miles
  • 2020 – 191,988 miles
  • 2019 – 187,224 miles
  • 2018 – 174,273 miles
  • 2017 – 163,366 miles
  • 2016 – 151,381 miles
  • 2015 – 143,947 miles
  • 2014 – 116,066 miles
  • 2013 – 107,594 miles
  • 2012 – 97,928 miles
  • 2011 – 90,369 miles
  • 2010 – 86,482 miles
  • 2009 – 80,911 miles
  • 2008 – 76,558 miles
  • 2007 – 71,922 miles
  • 2006 – 67,290 miles
  • 2005 – 62,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,393 miles
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWipers poor

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front + rear suspension very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,393 miles (+1,052)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,393 miles
    Test number
    490435853416
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  2. Pass200,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    200,341 miles
    Test number
    770942107801
    • AdvisoryFront + rear suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mounting brackets very rusty

  3. Fail200,341 miles (+3,240)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,341 miles
    Test number
    633615620255
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront + rear suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mounting brackets very rusty

  4. Pass197,101 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    197,101 miles
    Test number
    673537910353
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mount broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront + rear suspension very rusty

  5. Fail197,093 miles (+2,666)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,093 miles
    Test number
    254471967403
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside very rusty

  6. Pass194,427 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,427 miles
    Test number
    658101882410
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm ball joint has play on limit

  7. Fail194,415 miles (+12)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,415 miles
    Test number
    340383324475
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm ball joint has play on limit

  8. Fail194,403 miles (+2,415)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,403 miles
    Test number
    610614375319
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive plastic engine bay undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass191,988 miles (+4,764)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    191,988 miles
    Test number
    689496737458
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier temporary secured - cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay under tray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass187,224 miles (+436)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    187,224 miles
    Test number
    292431554494
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier temporary secured - cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Fail186,788 miles (+12,515)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,788 miles
    Test number
    941908842616
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass174,273 miles (+219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,273 miles
    Test number
    271087006052
    • AdvisoryDust covers poor
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail174,054 miles (+10,688)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,054 miles
    Test number
    786662333383
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDust covers poor
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass163,366 miles (+11,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,366 miles
    Test number
    923997933066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,381 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    159355919483
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and o/s/r worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/f inner rack joint

  16. Fail151,358 miles (+7,411)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    355127928675
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and o/s/r worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/f inner rack joint

  17. Pass143,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,947 miles
    Test number
    836879971666
    • AdvisoryNearside rack end slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear sub frame bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail143,947 miles (+27,881)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,947 miles
    Test number
    746596990368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rack end slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear sub frame bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass116,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    195545644258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail116,066 miles (+8,472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    888605244225
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail107,594 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    399201243467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 50% worn

  22. Pass107,594 miles (+9,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    788101143292
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 50% worn

  23. Pass97,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    236264342259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,926 miles (+7,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    897973442258
    • 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)

  25. Pass90,369 miles (+3,887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    537275341238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rack end slight play

  26. Pass86,482 miles (+5,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    924129820285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rack end slight play

  27. Pass80,911 miles (+4,353)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    451049829284
    • NoteRear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion
    • NoteSlight play offside rack end

  28. Pass76,558 miles (+4,636)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,558 miles
    Test number
    471221538281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly uneven on application

  29. Fail71,922 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    320662747421
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  30. Pass71,922 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    731922747228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass67,290 miles (+4,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    682293046220
    • NotePlay in steering

  32. Pass62,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    62,322 miles
    Test number
    904392545229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 HTP

Does T72 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 HTP expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 HTP?
The MOT on T72 HTP expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 HTP done?
T72 HTP was recorded at 201,393 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has T72 HTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 HTP has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T72 HTP 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 T72 HTP find?
T72 HTP failed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: fuel system component leaking; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 7 more.

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