Volvo V70
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc
V53 OCSMOT history
V53 OCS is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 7 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,625 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 145,625 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 OCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 OCS was last recorded at 145,625 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 1,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Sept 2008: 46,262 miles, lower than 66,288 miles on 4 Sept 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,365 miles · 29 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,260 miles
- Average per year
- 5,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 145,625 miles
- 2023 – 144,365 miles
- 2022 – 138,749 miles
- 2021 – 134,594 miles
- 2020 – 128,968 miles
- 2019 – 126,974 miles
- 2018 – 123,743 miles
- 2017 – 119,259 miles
- 2016 – 114,302 miles
- 2015 – 111,417 miles
- 2014 – 108,383 miles
- 2013 – 104,638 miles
- 2012 – 101,200 miles
- 2011 – 96,279 miles
- 2010 – 91,572 miles
- 2009 – 85,545 miles
- 2008 – 46,262 miles
- 2007 – 66,288 miles
- 2006 – 55,588 miles
- 2005 – 47,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,625 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,625 miles (+1,260)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 145,625 miles
- Test number
- 108993373353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,365 miles (+5,616)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 144,365 miles
- Test number
- 498478898115
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facing heavily pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass138,749 miles (+4,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 138,749 miles
- Test number
- 265852673835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,594 miles (+5,626)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,594 miles
- Test number
- 525734731470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,968 miles (+1,994)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,968 miles
- Test number
- 135258417026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Anti freeze leak from timing casing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings heavily pitted and showing signs of substantial wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,974 miles (+3,231)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 126,974 miles
- Test number
- 786861050553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,743 miles (+4,484)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 123,743 miles
- Test number
- 113256640268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,259 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 119,259 miles
- Test number
- 662776171441
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass114,302 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,302 miles
- Test number
- 463631344950
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail114,302 miles (+2,885)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,302 miles
- Test number
- 849923788130
- FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass111,417 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 111,417 miles
- Test number
- 802815098881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,383 miles (+3,745)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 108,383 miles
- Test number
- 988745744255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,638 miles
- Test number
- 326715753463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,638 miles (+3,438)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,638 miles
- Test number
- 709913853263
- FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass101,200 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 101,200 miles
- Test number
- 877198852245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail101,200 miles (+4,921)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,200 miles
- Test number
- 467917152291
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass96,279 miles (+4,707)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 96,279 miles
- Test number
- 538094661211
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust tailpipe mounting bracket fragile
- NotePlay at offside steering rod
Pass91,572 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 91,572 miles
- Test number
- 502460140222
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail91,572 miles (+6,027)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,572 miles
- Test number
- 310089030284
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSlight play at nearside steering rod
- NoteSlight play at offside steering arm
Pass85,545 miles (+39,283)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 85,545 miles
- Test number
- 961625169287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 46,262 miles
- Test number
- 733633858295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,262 miles (-20,026)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,262 miles
- Test number
- 903063858284
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass66,288 miles (+10,700)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 66,288 miles
- Test number
- 393097347238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,588 miles (+8,403)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 55,588 miles
- Test number
- 971591946274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 47,185 miles
- Test number
- 473295845292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V53 OCS
- Does V53 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 OCS expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 OCS?
- The MOT on V53 OCS expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 OCS done?
- V53 OCS was recorded at 145,625 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
- Has V53 OCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 OCS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on V53 OCS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V53 OCS find?
- V53 OCS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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