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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V49 HBYMOT history

V49 HBY is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,273 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 HBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 HBY was last recorded at 164,273 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2016: 133,035 miles, lower than 133,737 miles on 26 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,434 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,839 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,273 miles
  • 2022 – 159,434 miles
  • 2021 – 152,071 miles
  • 2018 – 147,646 miles
  • 2017 – 139,626 miles
  • 2016 – 133,035 miles
  • 2015 – 128,786 miles
  • 2014 – 123,627 miles
  • 2013 – 118,240 miles
  • 2012 – 113,307 miles
  • 2011 – 107,005 miles
  • 2010 – 99,549 miles
  • 2009 – 93,117 miles
  • 2008 – 87,561 miles
  • 2007 – 83,047 miles
  • 2006 – 78,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,273 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,273 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,273 miles
    Test number
    519659358771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,434 miles (+7,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,434 miles
    Test number
    949200767556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass152,071 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    473306097939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,646 miles
    Test number
    235588988473
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorating

  5. Fail147,646 miles (+8,020)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,646 miles
    Test number
    526354342255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorating

  6. Pass139,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    135093220283
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  7. Fail139,626 miles (+6,591)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    777294195296
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  8. Pass133,035 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    123919278134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  9. Fail133,035 miles (-702)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    591371111344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  10. Fail133,737 miles (+4,951)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,737 miles
    Test number
    535231496011
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML light on.
    • AdvisoryBattery poorly secured.

  11. Pass128,786 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    360419757606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,627 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    107065764244
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNoise when steering
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills

  13. Fail123,626 miles (+5,386)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    488953764219
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNoise when steering
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills

  14. Pass118,240 miles (+4,933)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,240 miles
    Test number
    509565773270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePoor beam pattern on both headlights

  15. Pass113,307 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    938178972293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,005 miles (+7,456)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    855026581231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass99,549 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    472733970239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,117 miles (+5,556)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    750046589288
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth outer sills covers fitted
    • NoteFront brakes 22 % imbalance

  19. Pass87,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    553570298215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,561 miles (+4,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    790660398280
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass83,047 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    401579287290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    344566886439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 HBY

Does V49 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 HBY is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V49 HBY?
The MOT on V49 HBY is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 HBY done?
V49 HBY was recorded at 164,273 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has V49 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 HBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on V49 HBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V49 HBY find?
V49 HBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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