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Volvo C70

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V656 MOBMOT history

V656 MOB is a purple petrol Volvo C70 first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
148,679 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 MOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 MOB was last recorded at 148,679 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,870 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
4,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,679 miles
  • 2022 – 147,870 miles
  • 2021 – 143,460 miles
  • 2020 – 134,208 miles
  • 2017 – 134,081 miles
  • 2016 – 133,541 miles
  • 2013 – 129,060 miles
  • 2012 – 127,521 miles
  • 2011 – 119,993 miles
  • 2010 – 112,000 miles
  • 2009 – 103,295 miles
  • 2008 – 94,533 miles
  • 2007 – 83,221 miles
  • 2006 – 69,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,679 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,679 miles (+809)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,679 miles
    Test number
    484649090945
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass147,870 miles (+4,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,870 miles
    Test number
    344294070599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,460 miles (+9,252)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    984662626111
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear shockers are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,208 miles
    Test number
    213600428901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail134,208 miles (+127)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,208 miles
    Test number
    899831483175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,081 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    988825961396
    • Advisory'Door open' light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass133,541 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,541 miles
    Test number
    446284005900
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  8. Fail133,539 miles (+4,479)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,539 miles
    Test number
    424931969461
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  9. Pass129,060 miles (+1,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    138732703022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass127,521 miles (+7,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,521 miles
    Test number
    117991372109
    • 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)

  11. Pass119,993 miles (+7,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,993 miles
    Test number
    466398761129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass112,000 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,000 miles
    Test number
    923165760193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,295 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    374720579116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,533 miles (+11,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    674408178180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,221 miles (+13,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    933597057116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    232467556486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 MOB

Does V656 MOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 MOB expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 MOB?
The MOT on V656 MOB expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 MOB done?
V656 MOB was recorded at 148,679 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 4,547 miles a year.
Has V656 MOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 MOB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V656 MOB 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 V656 MOB find?
V656 MOB passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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