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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V48 ESFMOT history

V48 ESF is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 218,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
218,659 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 ESF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 ESF was last recorded at 218,659 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,516 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
7,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,659 miles
  • 2023 – 218,516 miles
  • 2022 – 210,353 miles
  • 2021 – 208,189 miles
  • 2020 – 205,697 miles
  • 2019 – 200,431 miles
  • 2018 – 195,317 miles
  • 2017 – 189,203 miles
  • 2016 – 181,767 miles
  • 2015 – 173,076 miles
  • 2014 – 165,194 miles
  • 2013 – 155,671 miles
  • 2012 – 144,386 miles
  • 2011 – 131,185 miles
  • 2010 – 127,057 miles
  • 2009 – 120,001 miles
  • 2008 – 110,609 miles
  • 2007 – 101,696 miles
  • 2006 – 93,407 miles
  • 2005 – 83,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,659 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,659 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    218,659 miles
    Test number
    943044875961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail218,516 miles (+8,163)1 dangerous12 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,516 miles
    Test number
    696590162082
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills soft

  3. Pass210,353 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    210,353 miles
    Test number
    986144647878
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail210,353 miles (+2,164)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,353 miles
    Test number
    883339769167
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass208,189 miles (+37)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,189 miles
    Test number
    582469987648
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail208,152 miles (+2,455)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,152 miles
    Test number
    756340970742
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass205,697 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,697 miles
    Test number
    230388482622
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side lamp flickering

  8. Fail205,697 miles (+5,266)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,697 miles
    Test number
    769699694522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side lamp flickering

  9. Pass200,431 miles (+53)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    200,431 miles
    Test number
    536284197094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath beginning to corrode in several places

  10. Fail200,378 miles (+5,061)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,378 miles
    Test number
    565770378756
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath beginning to corrode in several places

  11. Pass195,317 miles (+6,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    195,317 miles
    Test number
    154018586462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass189,203 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    189,203 miles
    Test number
    380480629024
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail189,047 miles (+7,280)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,047 miles
    Test number
    553097950782
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass181,767 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    181,767 miles
    Test number
    827741554119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass173,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    173,076 miles
    Test number
    842320683592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail173,076 miles (+7,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,076 miles
    Test number
    497004654470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass165,194 miles (+9,523)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    165,194 miles
    Test number
    418669584276
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front balljoint has slight play

  18. Pass155,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,671 miles
    Test number
    878988783226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail155,671 miles (+11,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,671 miles
    Test number
    887088283217
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass144,386 miles (+13,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,386 miles
    Test number
    616512092275
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  21. Fail131,185 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,185 miles
    Test number
    435688571252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteLeft front abs ring gear cracked

  22. Pass131,185 miles (+4,128)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,185 miles
    Test number
    936828771232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteLeft front abs ring gear cracked

  23. Pass127,057 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    393691980477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,033 miles (+7,032)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,033 miles
    Test number
    330798270290
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass120,001 miles (+9,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,001 miles
    Test number
    562353079208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass110,609 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    142454858201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Fail110,538 miles (+8,842)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    131059048234
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass101,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,696 miles
    Test number
    413331677238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail101,693 miles (+8,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    732341277255
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass93,407 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    832277256208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass83,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    83,902 miles
    Test number
    791403485212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V48 ESF

Does V48 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 ESF expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 ESF?
The MOT on V48 ESF expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 ESF done?
V48 ESF was recorded at 218,659 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 7,317 miles a year.
Has V48 ESF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 ESF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V48 ESF 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 V48 ESF find?
V48 ESF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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