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Volvo V70

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T953 PDAMOT history

T953 PDA is a white diesel Volvo V70 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 224,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
224,917 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 PDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 PDA was last recorded at 224,917 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 6,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,350 miles · 12 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,567 miles
Average per year
7,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,917 miles
  • 2022 – 218,350 miles
  • 2021 – 212,090 miles
  • 2020 – 206,024 miles
  • 2019 – 199,894 miles
  • 2018 – 193,361 miles
  • 2017 – 184,437 miles
  • 2016 – 176,846 miles
  • 2015 – 168,044 miles
  • 2014 – 150,971 miles
  • 2013 – 144,668 miles
  • 2011 – 134,641 miles
  • 2010 – 117,378 miles
  • 2009 – 107,889 miles
  • 2008 – 99,947 miles
  • 2007 – 92,700 miles
  • 2006 – 87,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,917 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes worn

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,917 miles (+6,567)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    224,917 miles
    Test number
    741033552479
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes worn

  2. Pass218,350 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    218,350 miles
    Test number
    567996272447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,090 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    212,090 miles
    Test number
    437844928272
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers split open

  4. Fail212,090 miles (+6,066)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,090 miles
    Test number
    341358287780
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers split open

  5. Pass206,024 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    206,024 miles
    Test number
    731191962247
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail205,983 miles (+6,089)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,983 miles
    Test number
    735746144586
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,894 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    199,894 miles
    Test number
    476001420114
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  8. Fail199,893 miles (+6,532)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,893 miles
    Test number
    433849700495
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass193,361 miles (+8,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    193,361 miles
    Test number
    822534600914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear both brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass184,437 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    184,437 miles
    Test number
    802953568046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail184,296 miles (+7,450)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,296 miles
    Test number
    369010619423
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement floating axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush floating axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass176,846 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    176,846 miles
    Test number
    612994063996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail176,839 miles (+8,795)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,839 miles
    Test number
    756869161689
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass168,044 miles (+10,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    168,044 miles
    Test number
    249615405286
    • 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)

  15. Fail158,040 miles (+7,069)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    928012805207
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass150,971 miles (+274)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,971 miles
    Test number
    418302614234
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass150,697 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    150,697 miles
    Test number
    428028994071
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s/f wheelbearing slightly rough
    • NoteSmoke emitted on start up

  18. Fail150,697 miles (+6,029)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,697 miles
    Test number
    686245394047
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s/f wheelbearing slightly rough

  19. Pass144,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    144,668 miles
    Test number
    149265993493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,668 miles (+10,027)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,668 miles
    Test number
    728275893025
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBattery light on
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pitted

  21. Pass134,641 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    134,641 miles
    Test number
    998763761394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted

  22. Fail134,641 miles (+17,263)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,641 miles
    Test number
    196783061377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted

  23. Pass117,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,378 miles
    Test number
    293809480441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail117,378 miles (+9,489)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,378 miles
    Test number
    943219780146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass107,889 miles (+7,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    551985759190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass99,947 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    290114088405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,700 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    444743867119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass87,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    484077476148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T953 PDA

Does T953 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T953 PDA expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T953 PDA?
The MOT on T953 PDA expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T953 PDA done?
T953 PDA was recorded at 224,917 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 7,997 miles a year.
Has T953 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 PDA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T953 PDA 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 T953 PDA find?
T953 PDA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 9 advisories: central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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