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Volvo C70

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,319 cc

V688 LGOMOT history

V688 LGO is a silver petrol Volvo C70 first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

V688 LGO silver Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
99,657 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 LGO was last recorded at 99,657 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 1,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,201 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,456 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,657 miles
  • 2023 – 98,201 miles
  • 2022 – 97,364 miles
  • 2020 – 96,863 miles
  • 2019 – 94,860 miles
  • 2018 – 91,578 miles
  • 2017 – 87,949 miles
  • 2016 – 82,060 miles
  • 2015 – 77,500 miles
  • 2014 – 75,304 miles
  • 2010 – 74,646 miles
  • 2009 – 73,432 miles
  • 2008 – 70,339 miles
  • 2006 – 55,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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 slight play in inner ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • ABS ring fractured offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension arm bushes split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside and offside front brakes fluctuating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    639607644153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail99,657 miles (+1,456)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    103764571772
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing found fuel cap in boot (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass98,201 miles (+837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    863122339322
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,364 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    828493070579
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in inner ball joint

  5. Fail97,346 miles (+483)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    108754675746
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in inner ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass96,863 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,863 miles
    Test number
    722583156292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,860 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    892954541782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,578 miles (+3,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    753873559686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear brake back plates rusty

  9. Pass87,949 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,949 miles
    Test number
    248156550420
    • AdvisoryABS ring fractured offside front
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brakes fluctuating

  10. Fail87,946 miles (+5,886)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,946 miles
    Test number
    765461125904
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryABS ring fractured offside front
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brakes fluctuating

  11. Pass82,060 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,060 miles
    Test number
    286113581344
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check
    • AdvisorySlight body damage

  12. Fail81,930 miles (+4,430)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    484563841607
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check
    • AdvisorySlight body damage

  13. Pass77,500 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    527461075182
    • NoteUsed o/s/f lower ball joint fitted

  14. Fail77,500 miles (+2,196)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    709928165157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  15. Pass75,304 miles (+658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    515657734135
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass74,646 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    284932750123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,633 miles (+1,201)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    940255640113
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass73,432 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    740834739133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,339 miles (+14,403)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    572234908019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    850102056302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 LGO

Does V688 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 LGO expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 LGO?
The MOT on V688 LGO expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 LGO done?
V688 LGO was recorded at 99,657 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has V688 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 LGO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V688 LGO 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 V688 LGO find?
V688 LGO passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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