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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T842 LJWMOT history

T842 LJW is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 177,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
177,143 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 LJW was last recorded at 177,143 miles on 27 May 2026, 6,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,386 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,757 miles
Average per year
3,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,143 miles
  • 2025 – 170,386 miles
  • 2024 – 163,434 miles
  • 2023 – 155,031 miles
  • 2022 – 147,373 miles
  • 2021 – 143,978 miles
  • 2020 – 143,951 miles
  • 2019 – 142,750 miles
  • 2018 – 142,164 miles
  • 2017 – 140,285 miles
  • 2016 – 138,147 miles
  • 2015 – 135,727 miles
  • 2014 – 131,625 miles
  • 2013 – 129,032 miles
  • 2012 – 125,368 miles
  • 2011 – 121,472 miles
  • 2010 – 118,687 miles
  • 2009 – 114,742 miles
  • 2008 – 112,335 miles
  • 2007 – 108,449 miles
  • 2006 – 101,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,143 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear axle bushes perished and cracking, may get worse

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,143 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    177,143 miles
    Test number
    855038749874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,386 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,386 miles
    Test number
    602465244847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,337 miles (+6,903)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,337 miles
    Test number
    441066811300
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass163,434 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,434 miles
    Test number
    123836291838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,031 miles (+7,658)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    814443852472
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass147,373 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,373 miles
    Test number
    311476342261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,978 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,978 miles
    Test number
    253227089284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,951 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,951 miles
    Test number
    215092914102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,931 miles (+1,181)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,931 miles
    Test number
    607319398659
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass142,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    142347727861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has slight play in it, may get worse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight play in it, may get worse
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished and cracking, may get worse

  11. Fail142,750 miles (+586)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    570283190377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has slight play in it, may get worse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight play in it, may get worse
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished and cracking, may get worse

  12. Pass142,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,164 miles
    Test number
    833433969219
    • AdvisoryFront tie rods have slight play in, may get worse

  13. Fail142,164 miles (+1,879)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,164 miles
    Test number
    307823667350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight in op (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tie rods have slight play in, may get worse

  14. Pass140,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,285 miles
    Test number
    560415687378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has slight play in, may get worse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight play in, may get worse

  15. Fail140,285 miles (+2,138)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,285 miles
    Test number
    424700295049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has slight play in, may get worse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight play in, may get worse

  16. Pass138,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,147 miles
    Test number
    328033398557
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished and cracking, may get worse
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in track road, may get worse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in track rod, may get worse
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished and cracking, may get worse

  17. Fail138,147 miles (+2,420)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,147 miles
    Test number
    649897353051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished and cracking, may get worse
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in track road, may get worse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in track rod, may get worse
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished and cracking, may get worse

  18. Pass135,727 miles (+4,102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,727 miles
    Test number
    279796405177
    • NoteFront flexi hoses slightly perished, may get worse
    • NoteOS and Ns tie rods have slight play in, may get worse

  19. Pass131,625 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    106446704125
    • NoteNs tie rod has slight play, may get worse
    • NoteOs tie rod has slight play in, may get worse

  20. Fail131,625 miles (+2,593)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    249696804181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNs tie rod has slight play, may get worse
    • NoteOs tie rod has slight play in, may get worse

  21. Pass129,032 miles (+3,664)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    226952603438
    • NoteRear axle bushes perished and cracking, may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in ns tie rod
    • NoteSlight play in os tie rod

  22. Pass125,368 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,368 miles
    Test number
    525214702121
    • NoteFront flexi hoses perished and cracking may get worse
    • NoteRear axle bushes deterioated, may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in nsf tie rod may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in osf drop link may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in osf tie rod may get worse

  23. Fail125,368 miles (+3,896)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,368 miles
    Test number
    775374002142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront flexi hoses perished and cracking may get worse
    • NoteRear axle bushes deterioated, may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in nsf tie rod may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in osf drop link may get worse
    • NoteSlight play in osf tie rod may get worse

  24. Pass121,472 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,472 miles
    Test number
    659511001190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass118,687 miles (+3,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    913460210141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass114,742 miles (+2,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    272076789006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

  27. Fail112,335 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    183548178047
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass112,335 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    280348078011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass108,449 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    108,449 miles
    Test number
    471283497061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass101,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    153795396408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T842 LJW

Does T842 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T842 LJW is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T842 LJW?
The MOT on T842 LJW is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T842 LJW done?
T842 LJW was recorded at 177,143 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,736 miles a year.
Has T842 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 LJW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T842 LJW 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 T842 LJW find?
T842 LJW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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