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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

V679 DBVMOT history

V679 DBV is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 21 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,157 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V679 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V679 DBV was last recorded at 137,157 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,098 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,059 miles
Average per year
3,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,157 miles
  • 2025 – 136,098 miles
  • 2024 – 134,989 miles
  • 2023 – 133,681 miles
  • 2022 – 132,085 miles
  • 2021 – 130,173 miles
  • 2020 – 129,334 miles
  • 2019 – 128,577 miles
  • 2018 – 125,970 miles
  • 2017 – 122,770 miles
  • 2016 – 118,989 miles
  • 2015 – 115,499 miles
  • 2014 – 113,516 miles
  • 2013 – 109,918 miles
  • 2012 – 105,039 miles
  • 2011 – 100,453 miles
  • 2010 – 96,687 miles
  • 2009 – 91,771 miles
  • 2008 – 86,509 miles
  • 2007 – 80,858 miles
  • 2006 – 74,708 miles
  • 2005 – 69,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,157 miles
  • AdvisoryBackbox has slight damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light casing cracked

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,157 miles (+1,059)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,157 miles
    Test number
    312304618642
    • AdvisoryBackbox has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light casing cracked
  2. Pass136,098 miles (+1,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    978558147152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back axel bushes perished.
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded.
  3. Pass134,989 miles (+1,308)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,989 miles
    Test number
    479333352197
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass133,681 miles (+1,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    951915344603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to outer casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to outer casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust
  5. Pass132,085 miles (+1,912)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,085 miles
    Test number
    805156345603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded.
  6. Pass130,173 miles (+839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    903966154207
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass129,334 miles (+757)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,334 miles
    Test number
    770677565691
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass128,577 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    834317138040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail128,577 miles (+2,607)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    822206937162
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass125,970 miles (+3,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    635404074560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass122,770 miles (+3,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    327397303379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass118,989 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,989 miles
    Test number
    109694674806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheelbearing slightly noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass115,499 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    206359372650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    976750144214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,516 miles (+3,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    799390044290
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass109,918 miles (+4,879)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    109,918 miles
    Test number
    316393453434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass105,039 miles (+4,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    135411152214
    • NoteCorrosion starting to the rear brake discs
  18. Pass100,453 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    407195551209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,687 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,687 miles
    Test number
    361496050268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,771 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    974395659269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,509 miles (+5,651)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    913846448234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiscs corroded
  22. Pass80,858 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    511597957223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,708 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    294237556289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    451306355251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V679 DBV

Does V679 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V679 DBV is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V679 DBV?
The MOT on V679 DBV is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V679 DBV done?
V679 DBV was recorded at 137,157 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
Has V679 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V679 DBV has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V679 DBV 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 V679 DBV find?
V679 DBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: backbox has slight damage; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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