Volvo V70
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,319 cc
V12 BULMOT history
V12 BUL is a black petrol Volvo V70 first used on 27 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 176,558 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 BUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,319 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 BUL was last recorded at 176,558 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,696 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,862 miles
- Average per year
- 3,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,558 miles
- 2025 – 173,696 miles
- 2024 – 171,771 miles
- 2023 – 170,160 miles
- 2022 – 168,392 miles
- 2021 – 166,066 miles
- 2020 – 165,252 miles
- 2019 – 164,052 miles
- 2018 – 162,674 miles
- 2017 – 161,292 miles
- 2016 – 159,636 miles
- 2015 – 156,965 miles
- 2014 – 154,491 miles
- 2013 – 149,712 miles
- 2012 – 146,054 miles
- 2011 – 140,560 miles
- 2010 – 136,265 miles
- 2009 – 131,695 miles
- 2008 – 127,390 miles
- 2007 – 122,344 miles
- 2006 – 115,282 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,558 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front subframe damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Stone chip off side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,558 miles (+2,862)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 176,558 miles
- Test number
- 707765234164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass173,696 miles (+1,925)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 173,696 miles
- Test number
- 378282767901
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,771 miles (+1,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,771 miles
- Test number
- 957147051438
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,160 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 170,160 miles
- Test number
- 707692173196
- AdvisoryFront subframe damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip off side
Fail170,153 miles (+1,761)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,153 miles
- Test number
- 655694244562
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip off side
- AdvisoryUndertray insecure
Pass168,392 miles (+2,326)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 168,392 miles
- Test number
- 815482986403
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low 19%
Pass166,066 miles (+814)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 166,066 miles
- Test number
- 678620913109
- AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass165,252 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 165,252 miles
- Test number
- 927963277297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,052 miles (+1,378)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 164,052 miles
- Test number
- 256442606070
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
Pass162,674 miles (+1,382)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 162,674 miles
- Test number
- 449996194638
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a + zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Pass161,292 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 161,292 miles
- Test number
- 401141736353
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass159,636 miles (+2,671)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 159,636 miles
- Test number
- 843753151212
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger poor.
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade starting to smear.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass156,965 miles (+2,474)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 156,965 miles
- Test number
- 935172865132
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/f wiper deteriorating
Pass154,491 miles (+4,779)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 154,491 miles
- Test number
- 118701684189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,712 miles (+3,658)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 149,712 miles
- Test number
- 857084283191
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass146,054 miles (+5,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 146,054 miles
- Test number
- 399406082146
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,560 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 140,560 miles
- Test number
- 397737761189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,265 miles (+4,570)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 136,265 miles
- Test number
- 814671490196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,695 miles (+4,305)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 131,695 miles
- Test number
- 524902989174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,390 miles (+5,046)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 127,390 miles
- Test number
- 621720398136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,344 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 122,344 miles
- Test number
- 561500797109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,340 miles (+7,058)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,340 miles
- Test number
- 383524487170
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s headlamp slightly discoloured
Pass115,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 115,282 miles
- Test number
- 132036986132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 BUL
- Does V12 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BUL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 BUL?
- The MOT on V12 BUL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 BUL done?
- V12 BUL was recorded at 176,558 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,031 miles a year.
- Has V12 BUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 BUL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on V12 BUL 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 V12 BUL find?
- V12 BUL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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