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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T859 ARWMOT history

T859 ARW is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
167,198 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 ARW
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T859 ARW was last recorded at 167,198 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,921 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,198 miles
  • 2024 – 162,921 miles
  • 2023 – 157,762 miles
  • 2022 – 157,567 miles
  • 2021 – 152,302 miles
  • 2017 – 149,531 miles
  • 2016 – 147,979 miles
  • 2015 – 139,649 miles
  • 2014 – 129,906 miles
  • 2013 – 120,220 miles
  • 2012 – 113,503 miles
  • 2011 – 107,773 miles
  • 2010 – 101,727 miles
  • 2009 – 97,753 miles
  • 2008 – 91,175 miles
  • 2007 – 83,083 miles
  • 2006 – 72,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,198 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rusty underbody/windscreen slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,198 miles (+4,277)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,198 miles
    Test number
    896870576523
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,921 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,921 miles
    Test number
    183179637456
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,762 miles (+195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,762 miles
    Test number
    991573539366
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,567 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,567 miles
    Test number
    886918383277
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,302 miles (+2,394)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,302 miles
    Test number
    759770617627
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,908 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,908 miles
    Test number
    120171368210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass149,531 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,531 miles
    Test number
    948032302742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,527 miles (+1,548)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,527 miles
    Test number
    983621454767
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass147,979 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,979 miles
    Test number
    570671847546
    • AdvisoryRusty underbody/windscreen slight damage

  10. Fail147,978 miles (+8,329)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,978 miles
    Test number
    406402187365
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not fully tested due to smoke (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRusty underbody/windscreen slight damage

  11. Pass139,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    707368375039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,649 miles (+9,743)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    665385965072
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass129,906 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,906 miles
    Test number
    946430354008
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass120,220 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    120,220 miles
    Test number
    117974543089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,216 miles (+6,713)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,216 miles
    Test number
    616403743051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass113,503 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,503 miles
    Test number
    385477542063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,773 miles (+6,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,773 miles
    Test number
    805290461025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass101,727 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,727 miles
    Test number
    381865960093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,753 miles (+6,578)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    164434469034
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre cracks at edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePower steering pump noisey

  20. Pass91,175 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    713649958059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,083 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    180420867093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    790562566013
    • 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)

Questions about T859 ARW

Does T859 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T859 ARW expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T859 ARW?
The MOT on T859 ARW expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T859 ARW done?
T859 ARW was recorded at 167,198 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has T859 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 ARW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T859 ARW 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 T859 ARW find?
T859 ARW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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