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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T78 SFEMOT history

T78 SFE is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,375 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 SFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 SFE was last recorded at 139,375 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,059 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
2,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,375 miles
  • 2025 – 139,059 miles
  • 2024 – 138,959 miles
  • 2022 – 138,876 miles
  • 2020 – 138,586 miles
  • 2019 – 137,893 miles
  • 2017 – 137,000 miles
  • 2016 – 135,935 miles
  • 2015 – 133,328 miles
  • 2014 – 128,924 miles
  • 2013 – 123,435 miles
  • 2012 – 118,814 miles
  • 2011 – 114,128 miles
  • 2010 – 108,891 miles
  • 2009 – 101,082 miles
  • 2008 – 98,413 miles
  • 2007 – 93,595 miles
  • 2006 – 83,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,375 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section badly corroded and weeping (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,375 miles (+316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,375 miles
    Test number
    108072220426
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section badly corroded and weeping (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass139,059 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,059 miles
    Test number
    815309012540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,959 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,959 miles
    Test number
    377023629902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,876 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,876 miles
    Test number
    457343347372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,586 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,586 miles
    Test number
    765039144612
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes corroded

  6. Pass137,893 miles (+893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,893 miles
    Test number
    558196702825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear trailing arm bushes

  7. Pass137,000 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,000 miles
    Test number
    161247849327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass135,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    159999898526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,935 miles (+2,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    896014066923
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  10. Fail133,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    345218145133
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass133,328 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    969628045168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,924 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,924 miles
    Test number
    248434554148
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass128,924 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,924 miles
    Test number
    659994854128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,435 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,435 miles
    Test number
    309885853164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass123,435 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,435 miles
    Test number
    829595953106
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass118,814 miles (+4,686)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    809664452127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass114,128 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    875941251134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,891 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,891 miles
    Test number
    752855950123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,082 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    133696249148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,413 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,413 miles
    Test number
    132998968131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,595 miles (+9,999)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    201029667120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads close to limit
    • NoteRear Brake disc corroed and pads close to limit

  22. Pass83,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    280099556136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,596 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    101897156161
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Questions about T78 SFE

Does T78 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 SFE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 SFE?
The MOT on T78 SFE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 SFE done?
T78 SFE was recorded at 139,375 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,761 miles a year.
Has T78 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 SFE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T78 SFE 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 T78 SFE find?
T78 SFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section badly corroded and weeping; towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar corroded.

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