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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

V18 LFCMOT history

V18 LFC is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V18 LFC red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,862 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LFC was last recorded at 184,862 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,976 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,862 miles
  • 2025 – 183,976 miles
  • 2024 – 183,156 miles
  • 2023 – 180,975 miles
  • 2022 – 178,693 miles
  • 2021 – 175,673 miles
  • 2020 – 172,757 miles
  • 2019 – 169,705 miles
  • 2018 – 165,979 miles
  • 2017 – 161,406 miles
  • 2016 – 153,187 miles
  • 2015 – 151,683 miles
  • 2014 – 144,782 miles
  • 2013 – 136,658 miles
  • 2012 – 127,159 miles
  • 2011 – 118,301 miles
  • 2010 – 109,854 miles
  • 2009 – 99,344 miles
  • 2008 – 92,271 miles
  • 2007 – 81,396 miles
  • 2006 – 65,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,862 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both front inner cv boots slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,862 miles (+886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,862 miles
    Test number
    825007077488
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass183,976 miles (+12)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,976 miles
    Test number
    332380010088
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner cv boots slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail183,964 miles (+808)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,964 miles
    Test number
    701103551050
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner cv boots slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,156 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    183,156 miles
    Test number
    876239364604
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail183,149 miles (+2,174)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,149 miles
    Test number
    111227397900
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Vehicle running poorly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,975 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,975 miles
    Test number
    446547455442
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail180,970 miles (+2,277)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,970 miles
    Test number
    596923745039
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass178,693 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    178,693 miles
    Test number
    467772768486
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail178,680 miles (+3,007)5 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,680 miles
    Test number
    180509153295
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass175,673 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    175,673 miles
    Test number
    735519896074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,757 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,757 miles
    Test number
    110256080760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,705 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    169,705 miles
    Test number
    913221115397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,979 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,979 miles
    Test number
    802154105055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,406 miles (+8,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,406 miles
    Test number
    414967927786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass153,187 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,187 miles
    Test number
    438807223380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,683 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,683 miles
    Test number
    538798385161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail151,678 miles (+6,896)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,678 miles
    Test number
    129978785154
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass144,782 miles (+8,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    144,782 miles
    Test number
    269455484487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass136,658 miles (+9,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,658 miles
    Test number
    507649573127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass127,159 miles (+8,858)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,159 miles
    Test number
    207088482489
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket wearing thin but still supporting the system

  21. Pass118,301 miles (+8,447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    446987181138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

  22. Pass109,854 miles (+10,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    554584570126
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass99,344 miles (+7,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,344 miles
    Test number
    264942689150
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass92,271 miles (+10,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    990623698134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass81,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    450513887182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,396 miles (+15,594)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    142640287181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass65,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    304349686177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V18 LFC

Does V18 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LFC is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 LFC?
The MOT on V18 LFC is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 LFC done?
V18 LFC was recorded at 184,862 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has V18 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LFC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 LFC 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 V18 LFC find?
V18 LFC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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