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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T979 JRLMOT history

T979 JRL is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 271,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
271,668 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 JRL was last recorded at 271,668 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,668 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,668 miles
  • 2025 – 269,915 miles
  • 2024 – 266,622 miles
  • 2023 – 262,715 miles
  • 2022 – 256,392 miles
  • 2021 – 249,069 miles
  • 2020 – 245,173 miles
  • 2019 – 235,114 miles
  • 2017 – 224,600 miles
  • 2016 – 211,808 miles
  • 2015 – 202,759 miles
  • 2014 – 191,768 miles
  • 2013 – 170,490 miles
  • 2012 – 144,886 miles
  • 2010 – 126,203 miles
  • 2009 – 108,163 miles
  • 2008 – 95,059 miles
  • 2007 – 90,195 miles
  • 2006 – 83,487 miles
  • 2005 – 72,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,668 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,668 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    271,668 miles
    Test number
    281969826713
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail271,668 miles (+1,753)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,668 miles
    Test number
    238556036019
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass269,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    269,915 miles
    Test number
    466887598171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail269,915 miles (+3,293)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,915 miles
    Test number
    407751210441
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass266,622 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    266,622 miles
    Test number
    574117651931
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail266,622 miles (+3,907)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,622 miles
    Test number
    317259208076
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass262,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    262,715 miles
    Test number
    536062170659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail262,715 miles (+6,323)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,715 miles
    Test number
    151643928250
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass256,392 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    256,392 miles
    Test number
    610954888148
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail256,392 miles (+7,323)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,392 miles
    Test number
    728838956813
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass249,069 miles (+3,896)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    249,069 miles
    Test number
    736709624383
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass245,173 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    245,173 miles
    Test number
    116819691820
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail245,173 miles (+10,059)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,173 miles
    Test number
    715770482720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass235,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    235,114 miles
    Test number
    592423003121
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail235,114 miles (+10,514)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,114 miles
    Test number
    121574197737
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass224,600 miles (+12,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    224,600 miles
    Test number
    747603072835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisorySlightly smokey

  17. Pass211,808 miles (+9,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    211,808 miles
    Test number
    240504229325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlightly smokey

  18. Pass202,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    202,759 miles
    Test number
    141254425572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail202,759 miles (+10,991)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,759 miles
    Test number
    402267902574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass191,768 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    191,768 miles
    Test number
    267691754337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteSlight play rear subframe bush's

  21. Fail191,767 miles (+21,277)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,767 miles
    Test number
    749540954384
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteSlight play rear subframe bush's

  22. Pass170,490 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    170,490 miles
    Test number
    839292653395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail170,490 miles (+12,779)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,490 miles
    Test number
    189702753312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass157,711 miles (+12,825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    157,711 miles
    Test number
    808651813004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake holding on slightly

  25. Pass144,886 miles (+18,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    666870512016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass126,203 miles (+17,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,203 miles
    Test number
    892677050372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass108,218 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    752245800045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,163 miles (+13,104)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    452675569490
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteRear no'plate starting to seperate
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  29. Pass95,059 miles (+4,864)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,059 miles
    Test number
    173621958310
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteInbalance on front brakes
    • NoteRear number plate slightly delaminated

  30. Pass90,195 miles (+6,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    193575647313
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.....

  31. Pass83,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    413511066366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail83,487 miles (+10,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    423421466499
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  33. Pass72,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,695 miles
    Test number
    482167555360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail72,695 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,695 miles
    Test number
    274377655330
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T979 JRL

Does T979 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 JRL is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T979 JRL?
The MOT on T979 JRL is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 JRL done?
T979 JRL was recorded at 271,668 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,927 miles a year.
Has T979 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 JRL has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T979 JRL 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 T979 JRL find?
T979 JRL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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