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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,520 cc

T85 BSOMOT history

T85 BSO is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 169,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,212 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,520 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 BSO was last recorded at 169,212 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,869 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
5,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,212 miles
  • 2025 – 168,869 miles
  • 2024 – 158,448 miles
  • 2023 – 155,106 miles
  • 2022 – 148,117 miles
  • 2021 – 141,992 miles
  • 2020 – 136,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,212 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,212 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,212 miles
    Test number
    849906142988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    522210818580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail168,869 miles (+10,421)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    286205538999
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass158,448 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,448 miles
    Test number
    553122225049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,106 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,106 miles
    Test number
    855862721811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail155,106 miles (+6,989)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,106 miles
    Test number
    267716270556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,117 miles (+6,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    257443518672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,992 miles
    Test number
    414889789149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail141,992 miles (+5,559)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,992 miles
    Test number
    965273676463
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass136,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    189492627844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about T85 BSO

Does T85 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 BSO is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 BSO?
The MOT on T85 BSO is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 BSO done?
T85 BSO was recorded at 169,212 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
Has T85 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 BSO has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T85 BSO 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 T85 BSO find?
T85 BSO passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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