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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

V5 DSLMOT history

V5 DSL is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V5 DSL gold Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,520 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DSL was last recorded at 122,520 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,245 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,275 miles
Average per year
8,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,520 miles
  • 2025 – 116,245 miles
  • 2024 – 110,697 miles
  • 2023 – 103,979 miles
  • 2022 – 97,082 miles
  • 2021 – 90,988 miles
  • 2020 – 86,993 miles
  • 2019 – 79,652 miles
  • 2018 – 67,369 miles
  • 2017 – 53,096 miles
  • 2016 – 40,245 miles
  • 2015 – 32,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,520 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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,520 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    492198671094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,245 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    924781793437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,697 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    441966604464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,979 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    842111858664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,082 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    535131094441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,988 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    361413994073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,993 miles (+7,341)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    413515008669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,652 miles (+12,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    694293312418
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass67,369 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    583190106799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail67,366 miles (+14,270)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    714192267995
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 97V Pirelli (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass53,096 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    234400151387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,245 miles (+8,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    978862329794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread
  13. Pass32,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    356163705172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 DSL

Does V5 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DSL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DSL?
The MOT on V5 DSL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DSL done?
V5 DSL was recorded at 122,520 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,403 miles a year.
Has V5 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DSL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on V5 DSL 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 DSL find?
V5 DSL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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