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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T79 ABFMOT history

T79 ABF is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
161,089 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 ABF was last recorded at 161,089 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,421 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,668 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,089 miles
  • 2023 – 158,421 miles
  • 2022 – 156,632 miles
  • 2021 – 152,610 miles
  • 2020 – 147,685 miles
  • 2019 – 136,961 miles
  • 2018 – 124,471 miles
  • 2017 – 113,164 miles
  • 2016 – 108,236 miles
  • 2015 – 102,563 miles
  • 2014 – 97,231 miles
  • 2013 – 93,055 miles
  • 2012 – 89,569 miles
  • 2011 – 86,375 miles
  • 2010 – 82,427 miles
  • 2009 – 78,582 miles
  • 2008 – 74,927 miles
  • 2007 – 70,927 miles
  • 2006 – 66,153 miles
  • 2005 – 60,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,089 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,089 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,089 miles
    Test number
    974086113416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,421 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    955748594015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,632 miles
    Test number
    716217668224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,632 miles (+4,022)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,632 miles
    Test number
    947295723440
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass152,610 miles (+472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,610 miles
    Test number
    146477595549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail152,138 miles (+4,453)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,138 miles
    Test number
    985354253684
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTowbar attachment likely to become detached tow ball insecure (6.1.6 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses detreated
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes detreated

  7. Pass147,685 miles (+10,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,685 miles
    Test number
    539730806832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,961 miles
    Test number
    193572149243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail136,961 miles (+12,490)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,961 miles
    Test number
    855529701327
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    489180701705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,471 miles (+11,307)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    324759493637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass113,164 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    285468354409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,236 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,236 miles
    Test number
    252590972113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    125382285150
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail102,563 miles (+5,332)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    279771485112
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass97,231 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    558465074101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,055 miles (+3,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,055 miles
    Test number
    336098663156
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass89,569 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    666633772196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,375 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    895793571156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,427 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,427 miles
    Test number
    791638760113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,582 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,582 miles
    Test number
    654253879122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass74,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    720139778150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,927 miles (+4,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    144089778198
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass70,927 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    562873097122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,153 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    450452196163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    952165985112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 ABF

Does T79 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 ABF expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 ABF?
The MOT on T79 ABF expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 ABF done?
T79 ABF was recorded at 161,089 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has T79 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 ABF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T79 ABF 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 T79 ABF find?
T79 ABF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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