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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T779 PBPMOT history

T779 PBP is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,376 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 PBP
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
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T779 PBP was last recorded at 174,376 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,350 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,376 miles
  • 2025 – 169,286 miles
  • 2024 – 158,742 miles
  • 2023 – 152,431 miles
  • 2022 – 145,680 miles
  • 2021 – 144,044 miles
  • 2020 – 142,555 miles
  • 2019 – 140,033 miles
  • 2018 – 136,665 miles
  • 2017 – 132,247 miles
  • 2016 – 125,236 miles
  • 2015 – 119,014 miles
  • 2014 – 113,309 miles
  • 2013 – 107,793 miles
  • 2012 – 101,740 miles
  • 2011 – 94,414 miles
  • 2010 – 86,932 miles
  • 2009 – 79,616 miles
  • 2008 – 72,675 miles
  • 2007 – 66,213 miles
  • 2006 – 56,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,376 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,376 miles (+26)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,376 miles
    Test number
    441013661015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3

  2. Fail174,350 miles (+5,064)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,350 miles
    Test number
    923095167013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,286 miles (+10,544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,286 miles
    Test number
    625961495054
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,742 miles (+6,311)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,742 miles
    Test number
    568424208681
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion.

  5. Pass152,431 miles (+6,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,431 miles
    Test number
    262181349743
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass145,680 miles (+1,636)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,680 miles
    Test number
    329094105469
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Tail Pipe missing

  7. Pass144,044 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,044 miles
    Test number
    387481440821
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail144,044 miles (+1,489)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,044 miles
    Test number
    372038354005
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass142,555 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    142,555 miles
    Test number
    382744615417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,033 miles (+3,368)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    964570138711
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass136,665 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,665 miles
    Test number
    166343992692
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass132,247 miles (+7,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,247 miles
    Test number
    138241253609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  13. Pass125,236 miles (+6,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,236 miles
    Test number
    967372975225
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting in poor conition

  14. Pass119,014 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,014 miles
    Test number
    655958835134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    978901644143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,309 miles (+5,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    999311344182
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass107,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    156933833124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,793 miles (+6,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    306173133188
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail101,740 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,740 miles
    Test number
    296475132193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass101,740 miles (+7,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,740 miles
    Test number
    919445232128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail94,414 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    498936331112
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass94,414 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    956346531189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,932 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    673281730155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,616 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    450641729154
    • Repaired at testNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

  25. Pass79,616 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    872461929169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,675 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    254316718443
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass72,675 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    924196518148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,213 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    821231947135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,060 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    251943346188
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger bracket coroded and withering

  30. Fail56,060 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    312253646189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger bracket coroded and withering

Questions about T779 PBP

Does T779 PBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T779 PBP is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T779 PBP?
The MOT on T779 PBP is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T779 PBP done?
T779 PBP was recorded at 174,376 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has T779 PBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 PBP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T779 PBP 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 T779 PBP find?
T779 PBP passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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