
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass78,865 miles (+6,886)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 78,865 miles
- Test number
- 943703590734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,979 miles (+8,672)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 71,979 miles
- Test number
- 625365115248
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass56,349 miles (+11,561)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 56,349 miles
- Test number
- 317919513418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,788 miles (+13,248)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 44,788 miles
- Test number
- 325714252494
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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