
Volvo V70
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc
T870 OAHMOT history
T870 OAH is a purple petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 116,929 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 OAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,319 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 OAH was last recorded at 116,929 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,756 miles · 21 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 173 miles
- Average per year
- 1,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,929 miles
- 2024 – 116,756 miles
- 2023 – 116,701 miles
- 2022 – 116,243 miles
- 2021 – 116,095 miles
- 2020 – 115,993 miles
- 2016 – 115,931 miles
- 2015 – 115,122 miles
- 2014 – 112,132 miles
- 2013 – 103,508 miles
- 2012 – 94,709 miles
- 2011 – 91,607 miles
- 2010 – 89,996 miles
- 2009 – 88,625 miles
- 2008 – 88,591 miles
- 2007 – 87,119 miles
- 2006 – 80,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement in steering arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,929 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 116,929 miles
- Test number
- 849724498919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,756 miles (+55)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 116,756 miles
- Test number
- 570250495944
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass116,701 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,701 miles
- Test number
- 483964261450
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail116,701 miles (+458)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,701 miles
- Test number
- 615105648875
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass116,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 116,243 miles
- Test number
- 435853627733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail116,243 miles (+148)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,243 miles
- Test number
- 509983482099
- MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,095 miles (+102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 116,095 miles
- Test number
- 877380779798
- AdvisoryN/s steering rack bracket signs of wear
Pass115,993 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 115,993 miles
- Test number
- 802744022364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement in steering arm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,993 miles (+62)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,993 miles
- Test number
- 612757056731
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement in steering arm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,931 miles (+809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 115,931 miles
- Test number
- 565567655444
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,122 miles (+2,990)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 115,122 miles
- Test number
- 558145515241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNsr tyre 1 mm outer edge
Pass112,132 miles (+8,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 112,132 miles
- Test number
- 145582194126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass103,508 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 103,508 miles
- Test number
- 207080793185
- NoteN/s/r brake disc heavily corroded
Fail103,508 miles (+8,799)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,508 miles
- Test number
- 726146883148
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r brake disc heavily corroded
Pass94,709 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 765198682125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail94,709 miles (+3,102)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 707868182195
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,607 miles (+762)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 91,607 miles
- Test number
- 545836581126
- NoteN/s/r brake disc corroded
Pass90,845 miles (+849)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 90,845 miles
- Test number
- 958488291066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,996 miles (+1,371)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 89,996 miles
- Test number
- 983979000252
- NoteNsr brake disc outer face pitted
Pass88,625 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 88,625 miles
- Test number
- 434074739281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,619 miles (+28)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,619 miles
- Test number
- 180489229205
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Fail88,591 miles (+1,472)3 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,591 miles
- Test number
- 704416198154
- DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- DangerousNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass87,119 miles (+7,102)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 87,119 miles
- Test number
- 304928407256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 80,017 miles
- Test number
- 871070616288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T870 OAH
- Does T870 OAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T870 OAH expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T870 OAH?
- The MOT on T870 OAH expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T870 OAH done?
- T870 OAH was recorded at 116,929 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
- Has T870 OAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 OAH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T870 OAH 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 T870 OAH find?
- T870 OAH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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