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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V68 DDEMOT history

V68 DDE is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
176,468 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 DDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 DDE was last recorded at 176,468 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 11,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,445 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,023 miles
Average per year
8,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,468 miles
  • 2022 – 165,445 miles
  • 2021 – 156,456 miles
  • 2020 – 150,563 miles
  • 2019 – 145,246 miles
  • 2018 – 136,484 miles
  • 2017 – 122,012 miles
  • 2016 – 109,051 miles
  • 2015 – 97,635 miles
  • 2014 – 84,528 miles
  • 2013 – 73,729 miles
  • 2012 – 67,811 miles
  • 2011 – 62,550 miles
  • 2010 – 60,025 miles
  • 2009 – 56,404 miles
  • 2008 – 51,987 miles
  • 2007 – 44,567 miles
  • 2006 – 37,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    176,468 miles
    Test number
    478155655110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,468 miles (+11,023)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,468 miles
    Test number
    127674695665
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass165,445 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,445 miles
    Test number
    927252244085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail164,926 miles (+8,470)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,926 miles
    Test number
    724388912512
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass156,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,456 miles
    Test number
    505099031819
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail156,456 miles (+5,893)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,456 miles
    Test number
    708000019964
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNEEDS OIL IN
    • AdvisoryNSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass150,563 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    587420226699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,246 miles
    Test number
    654664266560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,246 miles (+8,762)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,246 miles
    Test number
    880167099316
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass136,484 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,484 miles
    Test number
    661347913758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail136,452 miles (+14,440)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,452 miles
    Test number
    275178121884
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass122,012 miles (+12,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,012 miles
    Test number
    620050639670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass109,051 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    754206018139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail109,035 miles (+11,400)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,035 miles
    Test number
    995559307006
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass97,635 miles (+279)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,635 miles
    Test number
    565889985193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail97,356 miles (+12,828)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,356 miles
    Test number
    169372385176
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass84,528 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    495076684146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,426 miles (+10,697)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    797779174130
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass73,729 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,729 miles
    Test number
    236537083146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail73,721 miles (+5,910)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    307230083150
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass67,811 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    597427482156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,550 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    295360921212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass60,025 miles (+3,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    703898110265
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  24. Pass56,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    331792929434
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Fail56,402 miles (+4,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,402 miles
    Test number
    510522029268
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Pass51,987 miles (+7,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    341999818495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  27. Pass44,567 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,567 miles
    Test number
    200238817263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    283700326265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 DDE

Does V68 DDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 DDE expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 DDE?
The MOT on V68 DDE expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 DDE done?
V68 DDE was recorded at 176,468 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 8,038 miles a year.
Has V68 DDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 DDE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V68 DDE 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 V68 DDE find?
V68 DDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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