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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T885 ARWMOT history

T885 ARW is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,219 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 ARW was last recorded at 102,219 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2022: 88,277 miles, lower than 99,277 miles on 19 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,291 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,928 miles
Average per year
2,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,219 miles
  • 2024 – 99,291 miles
  • 2023 – 99,279 miles
  • 2022 – 88,277 miles
  • 2021 – 99,226 miles
  • 2020 – 99,185 miles
  • 2019 – 98,629 miles
  • 2018 – 96,424 miles
  • 2017 – 92,986 miles
  • 2016 – 88,748 miles
  • 2015 – 82,633 miles
  • 2014 – 78,715 miles
  • 2013 – 76,215 miles
  • 2012 – 74,336 miles
  • 2011 – 68,916 miles
  • 2010 – 64,902 miles
  • 2009 – 63,806 miles
  • 2008 – 60,866 miles
  • 2007 – 59,282 miles
  • 2006 – 56,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,219 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,219 miles (+2,928)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    318248543149
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass99,291 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,291 miles
    Test number
    216205509453
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,279 miles (+11,002)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    628179340385
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass88,277 miles (-11,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    202565674652
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail99,277 miles (+51)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    620899327024
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass99,226 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    468410241006
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail99,226 miles (+41)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    347253739414
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass99,185 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,185 miles
    Test number
    683170531747
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hangers corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass98,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    432376495153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,629 miles (+2,205)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    230787230314
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass96,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    240391419232
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail96,424 miles (+3,438)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    327150504193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass92,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,986 miles
    Test number
    932896143371
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail92,986 miles (+4,238)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,986 miles
    Test number
    845939659198
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass88,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    394522199756
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail88,748 miles (+6,115)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    497609241923
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass82,633 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    572874980576
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s /r tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass78,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    797601314389
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail78,715 miles (+2,500)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    965921714374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail76,215 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    287548213327
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

  21. Pass76,215 miles (+1,879)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    985168013315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

  22. Pass74,336 miles (+5,420)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    916891722333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

  23. Pass68,916 miles (+4,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,916 miles
    Test number
    117159211349
    • NoteN/s head lamp poor pattern

  24. Fail64,902 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    150163020365
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass64,902 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    330413120311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,806 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    650184819314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,866 miles
    Test number
    110156118352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail60,866 miles (+1,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,866 miles
    Test number
    332856418338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass59,282 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    533340927381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,047 miles
    Test number
    781624416359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 ARW

Does T885 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T885 ARW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T885 ARW?
The MOT on T885 ARW is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T885 ARW done?
T885 ARW was recorded at 102,219 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,427 miles a year.
Has T885 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 ARW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T885 ARW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T885 ARW find?
T885 ARW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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