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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V56 ESFMOT history

V56 ESF is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
184,183 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 ESF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 ESF was last recorded at 184,183 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 4,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,782 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,401 miles
Average per year
7,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,183 miles
  • 2020 – 179,782 miles
  • 2019 – 164,447 miles
  • 2018 – 150,140 miles
  • 2017 – 140,884 miles
  • 2016 – 133,107 miles
  • 2014 – 133,036 miles
  • 2013 – 132,855 miles
  • 2012 – 132,636 miles
  • 2011 – 129,461 miles
  • 2010 – 114,656 miles
  • 2009 – 98,471 miles
  • 2008 – 83,205 miles
  • 2007 – 68,952 miles
  • 2006 – 67,645 miles
  • 2005 – 61,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,183 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate is corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,183 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,183 miles
    Test number
    743026461117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate is corroded

  2. Fail184,163 miles (+4,381)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,163 miles
    Test number
    138629844146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate is corroded

  3. Pass179,782 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,782 miles
    Test number
    279740234585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail179,773 miles (+15,326)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,773 miles
    Test number
    278968700542
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,447 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,447 miles
    Test number
    733107685987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall amount of smoke on idle

  6. Fail164,437 miles (+14,297)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,437 miles
    Test number
    767948269594
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall amount of smoke on idle

  7. Pass150,140 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,140 miles
    Test number
    992976804514
    • AdvisorySome exhaust smoke at idle.

  8. Fail150,128 miles (+9,244)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    150349276834
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySome exhaust smoke at idle.

  9. Pass140,884 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,884 miles
    Test number
    766227178848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,832 miles (+7,725)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,832 miles
    Test number
    633958027683
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass133,107 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,107 miles
    Test number
    605470692506
    • 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)

  12. Pass133,036 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,036 miles
    Test number
    416925034350
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSteel spare fitted to o/s/f

  13. Fail133,036 miles (+181)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,036 miles
    Test number
    418039224441
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSteel spare fitted to o/s/f

  14. Pass132,855 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    132,855 miles
    Test number
    319552353415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,636 miles (+3,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,636 miles
    Test number
    755818792185
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  16. Pass129,461 miles (+14,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    276666101283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass114,656 miles (+16,185)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    111761510298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,471 miles (+15,266)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,471 miles
    Test number
    751415299195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass83,205 miles (+14,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,205 miles
    Test number
    961911108282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass68,952 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    130357797196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,645 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    824850126349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    660329915311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 ESF

Does V56 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 ESF expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 ESF?
The MOT on V56 ESF expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 ESF done?
V56 ESF was recorded at 184,183 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 7,642 miles a year.
Has V56 ESF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 ESF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V56 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 V56 ESF find?
V56 ESF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor ring, and 3 more.

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