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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V647 DBXMOT history

V647 DBX is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 188,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
188,923 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V647 DBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V647 DBX was last recorded at 188,923 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,923 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,923 miles
  • 2025 – 183,225 miles
  • 2024 – 176,209 miles
  • 2023 – 170,052 miles
  • 2022 – 161,311 miles
  • 2021 – 154,112 miles
  • 2020 – 148,311 miles
  • 2019 – 141,423 miles
  • 2018 – 130,220 miles
  • 2017 – 114,668 miles
  • 2016 – 103,515 miles
  • 2014 – 91,949 miles
  • 2013 – 85,643 miles
  • 2012 – 78,207 miles
  • 2011 – 71,667 miles
  • 2010 – 65,137 miles
  • 2009 – 57,862 miles
  • 2008 – 52,840 miles
  • 2007 – 45,523 miles
  • 2006 – 35,357 miles
  • 2005 – 29,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,923 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,923 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    188,923 miles
    Test number
    255891981301
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail188,923 miles (+5,698)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,923 miles
    Test number
    947101855343
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
  3. Pass183,225 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,225 miles
    Test number
    104151694878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail183,207 miles (+6,998)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,207 miles
    Test number
    889762168089
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass176,209 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,209 miles
    Test number
    152009253012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,180 miles (+6,128)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,180 miles
    Test number
    900631961564
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass170,052 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,052 miles
    Test number
    627729354100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,311 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,311 miles
    Test number
    993981194715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,255 miles (+7,143)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,255 miles
    Test number
    853249880278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass154,112 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,112 miles
    Test number
    418123111204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,073 miles (+5,762)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    679944413481
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass148,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,311 miles
    Test number
    309360217463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail148,306 miles (+6,883)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,306 miles
    Test number
    522861608222
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass141,423 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,423 miles
    Test number
    700844627534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,411 miles (+11,191)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,411 miles
    Test number
    834917945721
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass130,220 miles (+15,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    305360656374
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm has slight play in ball joint
  17. Pass114,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    272769719163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail114,668 miles (+11,153)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    557214964120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass103,515 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    309986714003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,862 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    862512285838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,949 miles (+6,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    169204144225
    • NoteAdvise movement in o/s n/s rack arms
  22. Pass85,643 miles (+7,436)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,643 miles
    Test number
    379777543260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise movement in o/s n/s rack arms
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear tyre worn outer edge
  23. Pass78,207 miles (+6,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    878843842226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Pass71,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    306765541489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,667 miles (+6,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    449145741270
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass65,137 miles (+7,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,137 miles
    Test number
    181001670284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass57,862 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    351768779234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,840 miles (+7,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    383745578286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Fail45,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    241331387262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  30. Pass45,523 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    953241387246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,357 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    934408776273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    131570385249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail29,258 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    203917375256
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V647 DBX

Does V647 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V647 DBX is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V647 DBX?
The MOT on V647 DBX is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V647 DBX done?
V647 DBX was recorded at 188,923 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,615 miles a year.
Has V647 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V647 DBX has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V647 DBX 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 V647 DBX find?
V647 DBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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