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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

V3 OBBMOT history

V3 OBB is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 225,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

V3 OBB red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
225,452 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OBB was last recorded at 225,452 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 14,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,376 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,076 miles
Average per year
10,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,452 miles
  • 2024 – 211,376 miles
  • 2023 – 197,120 miles
  • 2022 – 181,063 miles
  • 2021 – 166,147 miles
  • 2020 – 153,055 miles
  • 2019 – 140,628 miles
  • 2018 – 124,481 miles
  • 2017 – 108,842 miles
  • 2016 – 82,802 miles
  • 2015 – 65,737 miles
  • 2014 – 48,961 miles
  • 2013 – 48,406 miles
  • 2012 – 48,029 miles
  • 2011 – 47,323 miles
  • 2010 – 46,863 miles
  • 2009 – 44,306 miles
  • 2008 – 39,350 miles
  • 2007 – 33,313 miles
  • 2006 – 23,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,452 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,452 miles (+14,076)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    225,452 miles
    Test number
    250788325828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass211,376 miles (+14,256)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    211,376 miles
    Test number
    461308057141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    197,120 miles
    Test number
    878836932949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail197,120 miles (+16,057)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,120 miles
    Test number
    835922389562
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass181,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,063 miles
    Test number
    131970594836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,063 miles (+14,916)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,063 miles
    Test number
    111067777492
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,147 miles (+13,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,147 miles
    Test number
    809787342392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,055 miles (+12,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,055 miles
    Test number
    485121546817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass140,628 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,628 miles
    Test number
    420760962299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,595 miles (+16,114)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,595 miles
    Test number
    838162806268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,481 miles (+15,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    827844091414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,842 miles (+26,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    778176429371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,802 miles (+17,065)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    938601645462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,737 miles (+16,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,737 miles
    Test number
    270672344205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,961 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    187647274118
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass48,961 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    336307974112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    218774343186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,406 miles (+377)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    836604143193
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass48,029 miles (+706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    317985832152
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise N/S of centre Hanger Broken

  20. Fail47,323 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    536646521109
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass47,323 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    886586921182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    824100920167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail46,863 miles (+2,557)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    853079010162
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriated
    • NoteRear number plate deteriated

  24. Fail44,306 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    243839299061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass44,306 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    453739399097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    110258088436
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating

  27. Fail39,350 miles (+6,037)1 failure3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    741468688097
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating

  28. Pass33,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    824159407125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,313 miles (+9,761)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    992139107153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass23,552 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,552 miles
    Test number
    433407616080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked

Questions about V3 OBB

Does V3 OBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OBB is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V3 OBB?
The MOT on V3 OBB is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OBB done?
V3 OBB was recorded at 225,452 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,165 miles a year.
Has V3 OBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OBB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V3 OBB 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 V3 OBB find?
V3 OBB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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