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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T881 BGTMOT history

T881 BGT is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,174 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T881 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T881 BGT was last recorded at 93,174 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 4,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,138 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,036 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,174 miles
  • 2025 – 89,138 miles
  • 2024 – 84,487 miles
  • 2023 – 82,157 miles
  • 2022 – 75,753 miles
  • 2021 – 69,401 miles
  • 2020 – 65,311 miles
  • 2019 – 64,529 miles
  • 2018 – 62,639 miles
  • 2017 – 61,203 miles
  • 2016 – 59,293 miles
  • 2015 – 57,999 miles
  • 2014 – 56,636 miles
  • 2013 – 55,520 miles
  • 2012 – 54,171 miles
  • 2011 – 52,560 miles
  • 2010 – 50,435 miles
  • 2009 – 47,999 miles
  • 2008 – 43,485 miles
  • 2007 – 39,929 miles
  • 2006 – 35,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,174 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded with broken welds

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,174 miles (+4,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,174 miles
    Test number
    177508248815
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded with broken welds

  2. Pass89,138 miles (+4,651)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,138 miles
    Test number
    887484607886
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer Cv Boot **STRONG ADVISE** (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside **STRONG ADVISE** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Filter Corroded **STRONG ADVISE**
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,487 miles (+2,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    960163137569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass82,157 miles (+6,404)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    108456919841
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass75,753 miles (+6,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    567609208557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken away from system

  6. Pass69,401 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    221761967124
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass65,311 miles (+782)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,311 miles
    Test number
    473204737083
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass64,529 miles (+1,890)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    631710861540
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective aim slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass62,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    293678899658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail62,639 miles (+1,436)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    816996161506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass61,203 miles (+1,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,203 miles
    Test number
    445139150734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass59,293 miles (+1,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    231190263764
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass57,999 miles (+1,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,999 miles
    Test number
    555031245187
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,636 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,636 miles
    Test number
    815751144109
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  15. Fail56,636 miles (+1,116)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,636 miles
    Test number
    837751744112
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  16. Pass55,520 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    739803443177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,510 miles (+1,339)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    349416433193
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass54,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    206731932045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,170 miles (+1,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    178311932403
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass52,560 miles (+2,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    909861611100
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail50,435 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    513094300139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass50,435 miles (+2,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    824104900107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass47,999 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    354117659087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,485 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    810801858047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,929 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    340267047014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    864883436088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T881 BGT

Does T881 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T881 BGT is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T881 BGT?
The MOT on T881 BGT is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T881 BGT done?
T881 BGT was recorded at 93,174 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has T881 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T881 BGT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T881 BGT 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 T881 BGT find?
T881 BGT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: coil springs corroded; front brake discs corroded; n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated, and 1 more.

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