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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V686 LBLMOT history

V686 LBL is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 185,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,401 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 LBL was last recorded at 185,401 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,626 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
6,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,401 miles
  • 2025 – 184,626 miles
  • 2024 – 176,988 miles
  • 2023 – 171,524 miles
  • 2022 – 165,460 miles
  • 2021 – 160,308 miles
  • 2020 – 158,425 miles
  • 2019 – 151,206 miles
  • 2018 – 144,268 miles
  • 2017 – 137,468 miles
  • 2016 – 129,136 miles
  • 2015 – 117,230 miles
  • 2014 – 111,011 miles
  • 2013 – 106,027 miles
  • 2012 – 101,795 miles
  • 2011 – 93,752 miles
  • 2010 – 89,425 miles
  • 2009 – 85,639 miles
  • 2008 – 76,802 miles
  • 2007 – 71,982 miles
  • 2006 – 65,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,401 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,401 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,401 miles
    Test number
    155705338773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,626 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    184,626 miles
    Test number
    800517911329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,988 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,988 miles
    Test number
    346819827770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,524 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,524 miles
    Test number
    852355066989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,460 miles
    Test number
    154993483600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail165,460 miles (+5,152)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,460 miles
    Test number
    839714900780
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass160,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,308 miles
    Test number
    856317305943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,308 miles (+1,883)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,308 miles
    Test number
    289477236080
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,425 miles
    Test number
    797245902731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,425 miles (+7,219)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,425 miles
    Test number
    576576686301
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass151,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,206 miles
    Test number
    653921413888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail151,206 miles (+6,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,206 miles
    Test number
    532539916393
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass144,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,268 miles
    Test number
    568772442410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,268 miles (+6,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,268 miles
    Test number
    907864937548
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass137,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    370619748960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,468 miles (+8,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    297627828942
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass129,136 miles (+11,906)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,136 miles
    Test number
    349391512898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    848998265027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,230 miles (+6,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    225728465041
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass111,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    588309864092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,011 miles (+4,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    305219164056
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass106,027 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    238304763022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,795 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,795 miles
    Test number
    118718962069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,752 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,752 miles
    Test number
    618583261079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    262885950023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,425 miles (+3,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    714455450081
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass85,639 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    422245159024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,802 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    171733528436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,982 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    584134197046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass65,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    952910606143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V686 LBL

Does V686 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 LBL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V686 LBL?
The MOT on V686 LBL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 LBL done?
V686 LBL was recorded at 185,401 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,002 miles a year.
Has V686 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 LBL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V686 LBL 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 V686 LBL find?
V686 LBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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