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Volvo C70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

V701 FREMOT history

V701 FRE is a red petrol Volvo C70 first used on 14 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,978 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 FRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 FRE was last recorded at 123,978 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,978 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,978 miles
  • 2024 – 122,039 miles
  • 2023 – 120,468 miles
  • 2022 – 118,890 miles
  • 2021 – 117,434 miles
  • 2020 – 116,141 miles
  • 2019 – 113,816 miles
  • 2018 – 111,533 miles
  • 2017 – 109,393 miles
  • 2016 – 106,635 miles
  • 2015 – 106,522 miles
  • 2014 – 104,026 miles
  • 2010 – 98,772 miles
  • 2009 – 89,152 miles
  • 2008 – 77,471 miles
  • 2007 – 71,581 miles
  • 2005 – 56,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPoor headlamp beam patternsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside head light poor pattern unit deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,978 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    550358995171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor headlamp beam patterns

  2. Fail123,978 miles (+1,939)3 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    339579375490
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor headlamp beam patterns

  3. Pass122,039 miles (+1,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,039 miles
    Test number
    382564295295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres treads cracking

  4. Pass120,468 miles (+1,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,468 miles
    Test number
    886232022579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking wearing on inner edges

  5. Pass118,890 miles (+1,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    828525018548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )

  6. Pass117,434 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    734997835595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights poor patterns

  7. Pass116,141 miles (+2,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    917166829601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass113,816 miles (+2,283)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,816 miles
    Test number
    109527771106
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges

  9. Pass111,533 miles (+2,140)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    316102420023
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,393 miles (+2,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    179989956564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing thin

  11. Pass106,635 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    736945180193
    • AdvisoryOffside head light poor pattern unit deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  12. Fail106,620 miles (+98)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    459196307240
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside head light poor pattern unit deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  13. Pass106,522 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    257522335415
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • NoteBonnet cable deteriorated

  14. Fail106,519 miles (+2,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,519 miles
    Test number
    846458925106
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass104,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    719589424162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,026 miles (+5,254)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    669357524120
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass98,772 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,772 miles
    Test number
    423496820149
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail98,777 miles (+9,625)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    374956820183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass89,152 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    694849929105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    881525768196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,464 miles (+5,883)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    364095668126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail71,581 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    332025767175
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NotePower assisted steering drive belt cracking
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass71,581 miles (+15,155)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    524895067192
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NotePower assisted steering drive belt cracking
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass56,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    453560205273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,426 miles3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    931220205293
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about V701 FRE

Does V701 FRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V701 FRE is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V701 FRE?
The MOT on V701 FRE is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V701 FRE done?
V701 FRE was recorded at 123,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,316 miles a year.
Has V701 FRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 FRE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V701 FRE 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 V701 FRE find?
V701 FRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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