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Volvo C70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T978 PDAMOT history

T978 PDA is a green petrol Volvo C70 first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
105,533 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 PDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 PDA was last recorded at 105,533 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 3,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,423 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,110 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,533 miles
  • 2024 – 102,423 miles
  • 2023 – 99,704 miles
  • 2022 – 98,194 miles
  • 2021 – 95,935 miles
  • 2020 – 94,235 miles
  • 2019 – 92,716 miles
  • 2018 – 90,555 miles
  • 2017 – 89,147 miles
  • 2016 – 85,208 miles
  • 2015 – 81,901 miles
  • 2014 – 79,258 miles
  • 2013 – 77,160 miles
  • 2012 – 75,934 miles
  • 2011 – 74,480 miles
  • 2010 – 71,833 miles
  • 2009 – 70,040 miles
  • 2008 – 67,748 miles
  • 2007 – 65,585 miles
  • 2006 – 61,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,533 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,533 miles
    Test number
    681000871258
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass102,423 miles (+2,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,423 miles
    Test number
    518932065748
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass99,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    564171545837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail99,704 miles (+1,510)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    210326783916
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass98,194 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    476612721316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail98,192 miles (+2,257)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    563925698959
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,935 miles (+1,700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,935 miles
    Test number
    150446562337
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective started to distort beam slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,235 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    977001479949
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail94,235 miles (+1,519)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    605915665476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass92,716 miles (+2,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    612986293383
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is perishing.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.

  11. Pass90,555 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,555 miles
    Test number
    982550792438
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail90,555 miles (+1,408)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,555 miles
    Test number
    712425973800
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail89,147 miles (+3,939)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,147 miles
    Test number
    870375757407
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass85,208 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,208 miles
    Test number
    202863036044
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from turbo area.
    • AdvisoryRear Discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket missing but still supported.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.

  15. Fail85,208 miles (+3,307)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,208 miles
    Test number
    600649059414
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from turbo area.
    • AdvisoryRear Discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket missing but still supported.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.

  16. Pass81,901 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    748676355119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,258 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    217932964430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,160 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    149481163122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,934 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    967799652183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,480 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    598724361119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,833 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    611482260183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,040 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    832667969198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,748 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,748 miles
    Test number
    220918168188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,585 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,585 miles
    Test number
    711083767156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    654480686102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 PDA

Does T978 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 PDA expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 PDA?
The MOT on T978 PDA expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 PDA done?
T978 PDA was recorded at 105,533 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has T978 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 PDA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T978 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 T978 PDA find?
T978 PDA passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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