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Volvo XC70

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

V5 GGWMOT history

V5 GGW is a grey diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 16 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 204,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V5 GGW grey Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
204,946 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GGW was last recorded at 204,946 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,154 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,792 miles
Average per year
12,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,946 miles
  • 2025 – 199,154 miles
  • 2024 – 194,928 miles
  • 2023 – 186,103 miles
  • 2022 – 171,107 miles
  • 2021 – 151,689 miles
  • 2020 – 139,676 miles
  • 2019 – 112,716 miles
  • 2018 – 91,616 miles
  • 2017 – 69,660 miles
  • 2016 – 66,764 miles
  • 2015 – 59,186 miles
  • 2014 – 50,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,946 miles (+5,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    204,946 miles
    Test number
    529569445195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass199,154 miles (+4,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    199,154 miles
    Test number
    198725045582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass194,928 miles (+8,825)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,928 miles
    Test number
    449772374454
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass186,103 miles (+14,996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    186,103 miles
    Test number
    466911262719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,107 miles
    Test number
    212561061475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,107 miles (+19,418)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,107 miles
    Test number
    623283797119
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,689 miles
    Test number
    292421455123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,689 miles (+12,013)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,689 miles
    Test number
    799848515095
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass139,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,676 miles
    Test number
    344754373114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,676 miles (+26,960)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,676 miles
    Test number
    633011885887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass112,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    700408152838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,716 miles (+21,100)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    146669034221
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass91,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    637304486911
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low inner edges
  14. Fail91,616 miles (+21,956)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    258427882295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low inner edges
  15. Pass69,660 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    649545536821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,764 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,764 miles
    Test number
    201099476424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,186 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    339555305123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,062 miles (+8,450)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    667172895089
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureRear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass50,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    268824604413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GGW

Does V5 GGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GGW is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 GGW?
The MOT on V5 GGW is valid until 24 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 GGW done?
V5 GGW was recorded at 204,946 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 12,493 miles a year.
Has V5 GGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GGW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 GGW 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 GGW find?
V5 GGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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