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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

V40 BWDMOT history

V40 BWD is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

V40 BWD blue Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,520 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BWD was last recorded at 84,520 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,498 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,520 miles
  • 2025 – 84,434 miles
  • 2024 – 84,277 miles
  • 2023 – 83,872 miles
  • 2022 – 83,608 miles
  • 2021 – 83,289 miles
  • 2020 – 82,810 miles
  • 2019 – 81,376 miles
  • 2018 – 79,789 miles
  • 2017 – 76,882 miles
  • 2015 – 71,874 miles
  • 2014 – 67,255 miles
  • 2013 – 63,244 miles
  • 2012 – 58,675 miles
  • 2011 – 54,112 miles
  • 2010 – 49,342 miles
  • 2009 – 40,580 miles
  • 2008 – 31,069 miles
  • 2007 – 24,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,520 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,520 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    246094290202
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail84,498 miles (+64)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    548137176815
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,434 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    850513353254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,384 miles (+107)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,384 miles
    Test number
    613191763997
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass84,277 miles (+405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    396857906898
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass83,872 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    824106424768
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,608 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    792813776453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass83,289 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    807511851451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass82,810 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    407825007508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,376 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    711680310751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,789 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    549777316476
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
  12. Pass76,882 miles (+5,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    742723465488
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust is still msecure
  13. Pass71,874 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    437610078400
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass69,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    187292815445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,830 miles (+2,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    697862015097
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
  16. Pass67,255 miles (+4,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    716884514017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass63,244 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    605914283095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,675 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    529300682009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,112 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    606835181055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,342 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,342 miles
    Test number
    513238480075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,580 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,580 miles
    Test number
    602838349067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,069 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,069 miles
    Test number
    840581738059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,265 miles
    Test number
    663181937088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 BWD

Does V40 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BWD is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 BWD?
The MOT on V40 BWD is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BWD done?
V40 BWD was recorded at 84,520 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has V40 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BWD has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 BWD 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 V40 BWD find?
V40 BWD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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