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Volvo C70

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T790 KGNMOT history

T790 KGN is a purple petrol Volvo C70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 103,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
103,646 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T790 KGN was last recorded at 103,646 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,444 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,202 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,646 miles
  • 2025 – 102,444 miles
  • 2024 – 101,224 miles
  • 2023 – 99,232 miles
  • 2022 – 97,442 miles
  • 2021 – 94,883 miles
  • 2020 – 92,668 miles
  • 2019 – 88,076 miles
  • 2018 – 83,698 miles
  • 2017 – 79,623 miles
  • 2016 – 73,584 miles
  • 2014 – 66,987 miles
  • 2013 – 58,844 miles
  • 2012 – 58,458 miles
  • 2011 – 51,648 miles
  • 2009 – 48,920 miles
  • 2007 – 45,803 miles
  • 2005 – 42,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,646 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail103,646 miles (+1,202)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,646 miles
    Test number
    932607204995
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  2. Pass102,444 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    643967847305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryE/m light on

  3. Fail102,444 miles (+1,220)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    930338759858
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryE/m light on

  4. Pass101,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    653822768825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail101,224 miles (+1,992)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    418551151094
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,232 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    645833227668
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail99,232 miles (+1,790)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    171208114960
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass97,442 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    206619520973
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail97,442 miles (+2,559)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    208505865872
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass94,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    752571181863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,883 miles (+2,215)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    546859451881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass92,668 miles (+4,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,668 miles
    Test number
    904258723776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0713 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP:1013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass88,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    458490405294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear age cracking in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

  14. Fail88,076 miles (+4,378)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    303768455108
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear age cracking in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

  15. Pass83,698 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    263297530878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    133668353518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe mounting requires attention

  17. Fail79,623 miles (+6,039)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    516183773526
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe mounting requires attention

  18. Pass73,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    914346691346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,584 miles (+6,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    242461664618
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass66,987 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    125774344326
    • NoteAge cracking in offside front tyre
    • NoteAge cracking in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail66,987 miles (+4,559)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    635624444332
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAge cracking in offside front tyre
    • NoteAge cracking in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside repeater and both front indicator bulbs faded
    • NoteWear in nearside track rod end(attention recommended)

  22. Pass62,428 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    115358804070
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass58,844 miles (+386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    417589803005
    • NoteAdvanced age cracking in nearside rear tyre(new tyre recommended)

  24. Fail58,458 miles (+3,900)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    335846442315
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAdvanced age cracking in nearside rear tyre(new tyre recommended)

  25. Pass54,558 miles (+2,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    399903702046
    • NoteAge cracking in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight roughness in offside top suspension bearing/mount

  26. Pass51,648 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    229982111096
    • NoteSlight age cracking in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail51,648 miles (+2,728)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    385202711009
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn very low & corrosion in rear discs
    • NoteSlight age cracking in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass48,920 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    200219229326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,000 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    363411029012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,803 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    152312437321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    180380417457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail44,157 miles (+1,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    283490817031
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass42,521 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    513144135348
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light not working.
    • NoteRear pads worn low.

  34. Fail42,521 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    853274935398
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light not working.
    • NoteRear pads worn low.

Questions about T790 KGN

Does T790 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T790 KGN expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T790 KGN?
The MOT on T790 KGN expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T790 KGN done?
T790 KGN was recorded at 103,646 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has T790 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 KGN has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T790 KGN 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 T790 KGN find?
T790 KGN failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 major defects: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault.

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