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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V640 ECNMOT history

V640 ECN is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
145,198 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 ECN
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
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 ECN was last recorded at 145,198 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2016: 89,475 miles, lower than 89,745 miles on 3 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,148 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
6,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,198 miles
  • 2022 – 132,087 miles
  • 2021 – 120,010 miles
  • 2020 – 105,395 miles
  • 2019 – 100,598 miles
  • 2018 – 95,523 miles
  • 2017 – 93,422 miles
  • 2016 – 89,475 miles
  • 2015 – 82,242 miles
  • 2014 – 79,323 miles
  • 2013 – 68,861 miles
  • 2012 – 58,423 miles
  • 2011 – 47,183 miles
  • 2010 – 44,507 miles
  • 2009 – 39,981 miles
  • 2008 – 35,218 miles
  • 2007 – 30,590 miles
  • 2006 – 26,731 miles
  • 2005 – 21,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,198 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,198 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,198 miles
    Test number
    386536298240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,148 miles (+13,061)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,148 miles
    Test number
    746151922490
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,087 miles (+12,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    392365057958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,010 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,010 miles
    Test number
    762384376738
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,005 miles (+14,610)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    972517694914
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,395 miles
    Test number
    951530098455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,395 miles (+4,797)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,395 miles
    Test number
    340864740462
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass100,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    651662989628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,598 miles (+5,075)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    348828466191
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass95,523 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    110513878806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,520 miles (+2,098)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    951903094505
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass93,422 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,422 miles
    Test number
    535008613481
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail93,421 miles (+3,946)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    994925191874
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,475 miles (-270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    100998639368
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wishbone bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryLots of corrosion on underside components.

  15. Fail89,745 miles (+7,503)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    803088343357
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wishbone bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryLots of corrosion on underside components.

  16. Pass82,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    678643147833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail82,242 miles (+2,919)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    101292902725
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp turned of at time of test (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass79,323 miles (+10,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    726424324314
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint has play

  19. Pass68,861 miles (+308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    796092413306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail68,553 miles (+10,130)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    478792903302
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass58,423 miles (+11,240)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    425433002483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass47,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    179444911383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,183 miles (+2,676)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    808983211390
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass44,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    394888490296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,507 miles (+4,526)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    321258890464
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass39,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    604986809321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,981 miles (+4,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    300576009358
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass35,218 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    190225208360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,590 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    374688097415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,731 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,731 miles
    Test number
    581276696297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    694457195222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V640 ECN

Does V640 ECN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V640 ECN expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V640 ECN?
The MOT on V640 ECN expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V640 ECN done?
V640 ECN was recorded at 145,198 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 6,822 miles a year.
Has V640 ECN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 ECN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V640 ECN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V640 ECN find?
V640 ECN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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