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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

V700 RBMMOT history

V700 RBM is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 306,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

V700 RBM red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
306,360 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V700 RBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V700 RBM was last recorded at 306,360 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 11,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
295,118 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,242 miles
Average per year
12,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 306,360 miles
  • 2025 – 295,118 miles
  • 2024 – 288,595 miles
  • 2023 – 283,133 miles
  • 2022 – 278,804 miles
  • 2021 – 275,403 miles
  • 2020 – 272,832 miles
  • 2019 – 265,877 miles
  • 2018 – 252,776 miles
  • 2017 – 239,897 miles
  • 2016 – 224,589 miles
  • 2015 – 206,286 miles
  • 2014 – 175,577 miles
  • 2013 – 159,494 miles
  • 2012 – 144,077 miles
  • 2011 – 131,478 miles
  • 2010 – 114,975 miles
  • 2008 – 90,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,360 miles (+11,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    306,360 miles
    Test number
    957224257300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass295,118 miles (+6,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    295,118 miles
    Test number
    729040867441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass288,595 miles (+5,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    288,595 miles
    Test number
    382826822252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass283,133 miles (+4,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    283,133 miles
    Test number
    767154726296
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Pass278,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    278,804 miles
    Test number
    708682081509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail278,804 miles (+3,401)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,804 miles
    Test number
    414413019267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass275,403 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    275,403 miles
    Test number
    676226057629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail275,366 miles (+2,534)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,366 miles
    Test number
    579099068726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure backbox hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring for abs sensor, casing hanging down close to driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass272,832 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    272,832 miles
    Test number
    503623634118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp in op

  10. Fail272,779 miles (+6,902)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,779 miles
    Test number
    394669914306
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp in op

  11. Pass265,877 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    265,877 miles
    Test number
    846897298243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail265,876 miles (+13,100)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,876 miles
    Test number
    158968080010
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass252,776 miles (+12,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    252,776 miles
    Test number
    347866033080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass239,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    239,897 miles
    Test number
    352611296717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNsr handbrake reading lower than osr. Advise adjustment or repair

  15. Fail239,897 miles (+15,308)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,897 miles
    Test number
    947131349568
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNsr handbrake reading lower than osr. Advise adjustment or repair

  16. Pass224,589 miles (+18,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    224,589 miles
    Test number
    604910889429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass206,286 miles (+30,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    206,286 miles
    Test number
    195824015029
    • 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)

  18. Pass175,577 miles (+16,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    175,577 miles
    Test number
    658835014086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    159,494 miles
    Test number
    839435113096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail159,494 miles (+15,417)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,494 miles
    Test number
    756285813092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass144,077 miles (+12,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    144,077 miles
    Test number
    216166012012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass131,478 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    839212011052
    • NoteHigh front braking imbalance on application
    • NoteUnable to view front and rear inner brake pads

  23. Fail131,478 miles (+16,503)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    399012211068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHigh front braking imbalance on application
    • NoteUnable to view front and rear inner brake pads

  24. Pass114,975 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    114,975 miles
    Test number
    801310220027
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake in need of adjustment

  25. Fail114,975 miles (+24,670)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,975 miles
    Test number
    112090120439
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake in need of adjustment

  26. Pass90,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    473353438394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V700 RBM

Does V700 RBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V700 RBM is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V700 RBM?
The MOT on V700 RBM is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V700 RBM done?
V700 RBM was recorded at 306,360 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 12,482 miles a year.
Has V700 RBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V700 RBM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V700 RBM 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 V700 RBM find?
V700 RBM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; rear suspension components corroded.

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