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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T861 OBLMOT history

T861 OBL is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2024
Mileage
162,877 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T861 OBL was last recorded at 162,877 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 4,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,634 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,243 miles
Average per year
3,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,877 miles
  • 2023 – 158,634 miles
  • 2022 – 153,225 miles
  • 2021 – 148,160 miles
  • 2020 – 143,986 miles
  • 2019 – 141,889 miles
  • 2018 – 138,665 miles
  • 2017 – 136,938 miles
  • 2016 – 134,951 miles
  • 2015 – 131,850 miles
  • 2014 – 130,106 miles
  • 2013 – 126,582 miles
  • 2012 – 123,845 miles
  • 2011 – 121,148 miles
  • 2010 – 117,009 miles
  • 2009 – 112,912 miles
  • 2008 – 108,408 miles
  • 2007 – 102,360 miles
  • 2006 – 94,638 miles
  • 2005 – 87,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,877 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Corrosion on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,877 miles (+4,243)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,877 miles
    Test number
    606010964217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,634 miles (+5,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,634 miles
    Test number
    217572766355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass153,225 miles (+290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,225 miles
    Test number
    562486363119
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail152,935 miles (+4,775)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,935 miles
    Test number
    448698537482
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass148,160 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,160 miles
    Test number
    602840582683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass143,986 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    984002846124
    • AdvisoryRear brakes should be checked and serviced.

  7. Pass141,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    574036186394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail141,889 miles (+3,224)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    985549994446
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass138,665 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    138,665 miles
    Test number
    648586858806
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs fading (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass136,938 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,938 miles
    Test number
    283060179589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,951 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,951 miles
    Test number
    716326895090
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs loosing colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low with bald outer edges

  12. Pass131,850 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    969349890591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,106 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,106 miles
    Test number
    967711554322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass126,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    126,582 miles
    Test number
    538301353362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,581 miles (+2,736)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,581 miles
    Test number
    625681253329
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass123,845 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    688846452317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail123,845 miles (+2,697)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    629325252327
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass121,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    368963551329
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail121,148 miles (+4,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    358293751346
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass117,009 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    117,009 miles
    Test number
    173281050322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside headlamp beam pattern weak
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern weak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm ball joint

  21. Fail117,009 miles (+4,097)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,009 miles
    Test number
    110711450323
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside headlamp beam pattern weak
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern weak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm ball joint

  22. Pass112,912 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,912 miles
    Test number
    430221859422
    • NoteAll orange indicator bulbs fading
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish, stone chip through n/s lens
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt worn

  23. Fail112,912 miles (+4,504)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,912 miles
    Test number
    971451659335
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll orange indicator bulbs fading
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish, stone chip through n/s lens
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt worn

  24. Pass108,408 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    431723358356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack, nearside

  25. Fail108,408 miles (+6,048)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    254732958300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack, nearside

  26. Pass102,360 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    881269747314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail102,355 miles (+7,717)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    324367147317
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll wioper blades in poor condition

  28. Pass94,638 miles (+6,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    141983236397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass87,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    172740155341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T861 OBL

Does T861 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T861 OBL expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T861 OBL?
The MOT on T861 OBL expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T861 OBL done?
T861 OBL was recorded at 162,877 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 3,945 miles a year.
Has T861 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 OBL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T861 OBL 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 T861 OBL find?
T861 OBL failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 2 more.

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