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Volvo V70

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

V5 BAHMOT history

V5 BAH is a grey diesel Volvo V70 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V5 BAH grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,249 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BAH was last recorded at 174,249 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
170,257 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,992 miles
Average per year
9,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,249 miles
  • 2025 – 170,257 miles
  • 2024 – 165,886 miles
  • 2023 – 157,507 miles
  • 2022 – 146,081 miles
  • 2021 – 137,291 miles
  • 2020 – 130,548 miles
  • 2019 – 119,223 miles
  • 2018 – 104,666 miles
  • 2017 – 90,874 miles
  • 2016 – 78,865 miles
  • 2015 – 71,979 miles
  • 2014 – 63,307 miles
  • 2013 – 56,349 miles
  • 2012 – 44,788 miles
  • 2011 – 31,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,249 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,249 miles
    Test number
    616221726146
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail174,249 miles (+3,992)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,249 miles
    Test number
    849430689126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass170,257 miles (+4,371)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,257 miles
    Test number
    259122228717
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass165,886 miles (+8,379)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,886 miles
    Test number
    489981651276
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass157,507 miles (+11,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,507 miles
    Test number
    261087116350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass146,081 miles (+8,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,081 miles
    Test number
    802471415561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering stiff at idle
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass137,291 miles (+6,743)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    236122889955
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass130,548 miles (+11,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,548 miles
    Test number
    278446502204
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass119,223 miles (+14,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,223 miles
    Test number
    177100774644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass104,666 miles (+13,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    247824625938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass90,874 miles (+12,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    276522314491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass78,865 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    943703590734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,979 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    625365115248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,307 miles (+6,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    185506904240
    • NoteFront tyres worn very low on inner edges.
  15. Pass56,349 miles (+11,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,349 miles
    Test number
    317919513418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,788 miles (+13,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    325714252494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    129979441226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 BAH

Does V5 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BAH is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BAH?
The MOT on V5 BAH is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BAH done?
V5 BAH was recorded at 174,249 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 9,578 miles a year.
Has V5 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BAH has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 BAH 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 V5 BAH find?
V5 BAH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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