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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T863 ARPMOT history

T863 ARP is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,639 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 ARP was last recorded at 149,639 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,803 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,836 miles
Average per year
1,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,639 miles
  • 2024 – 147,803 miles
  • 2023 – 147,696 miles
  • 2020 – 146,565 miles
  • 2018 – 146,288 miles
  • 2017 – 145,218 miles
  • 2016 – 142,010 miles
  • 2014 – 141,159 miles
  • 2013 – 138,719 miles
  • 2012 – 136,640 miles
  • 2011 – 133,683 miles
  • 2010 – 130,746 miles
  • 2008 – 130,694 miles
  • 2006 – 127,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on all the suspension components

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Center prop shaft missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,639 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    231504785788
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on all the suspension components

  2. Fail149,639 miles (+1,836)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    607905867293
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on all the suspension components

  3. Pass147,803 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,803 miles
    Test number
    831338018083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,790 miles (+94)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    960907819540
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass147,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    298749635708
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryCenter prop shaft missing

  6. Fail147,696 miles (+1,131)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    464700260047
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f
    • AdvisoryCenter prop shaft missing

  7. Pass146,565 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,565 miles
    Test number
    322083089168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,560 miles (+272)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,560 miles
    Test number
    294529755891
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,288 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,288 miles
    Test number
    800585197937
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Fail146,288 miles (+1,070)2 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,288 miles
    Test number
    819889569825
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  11. Pass145,218 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,218 miles
    Test number
    125671255796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,010 miles (+851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    642867599633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass141,159 miles (+2,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,159 miles
    Test number
    947023474279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass138,719 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    138,719 miles
    Test number
    758043973279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail136,640 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    296820502394
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass136,640 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    565810302343
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass133,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    777880701201
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail133,683 miles (+2,937)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    725399291106
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass130,746 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    250980200233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brakes slightley corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake hoses slightley corroded

  20. Fail130,746 miles (+52)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    483320500243
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brakes slightley corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake hoses slightley corroded

  21. Pass130,694 miles (+2,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    130,694 miles
    Test number
    173852518424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail127,758 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,758 miles
    Test number
    821870046354
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWear in steering rack inner joint

  23. Pass127,758 miles (+3,380)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    127,758 miles
    Test number
    930840746324
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWear in steering rack inner joint

  24. Pass124,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    124,378 miles
    Test number
    164025976495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T863 ARP

Does T863 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T863 ARP is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T863 ARP?
The MOT on T863 ARP is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T863 ARP done?
T863 ARP was recorded at 149,639 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,290 miles a year.
Has T863 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 ARP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T863 ARP 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 T863 ARP find?
T863 ARP passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4, and 4 more.

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