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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V706 REGMOT history

V706 REG is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 317,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
317,235 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V706 REG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V706 REG was last recorded at 317,235 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2009: 18,318 miles, lower than 173,492 miles on 5 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
317,235 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 317,235 miles
  • 2021 – 311,312 miles
  • 2020 – 303,779 miles
  • 2019 – 285,566 miles
  • 2018 – 261,498 miles
  • 2017 – 248,221 miles
  • 2016 – 242,761 miles
  • 2015 – 237,473 miles
  • 2014 – 229,960 miles
  • 2013 – 221,313 miles
  • 2012 – 213,017 miles
  • 2011 – 202,598 miles
  • 2010 – 193,110 miles
  • 2009 – 18,318 miles
  • 2008 – 173,492 miles
  • 2007 – 162,348 miles
  • 2005 – 145,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass317,235 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear bumper mounting corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass317,235 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    317,235 miles
    Test number
    714326553954
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  2. Fail317,235 miles (+5,923)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,235 miles
    Test number
    248829741742
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  3. Pass311,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    311,312 miles
    Test number
    357074900144
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER NECK CLAMP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail311,312 miles (+7,533)1 dangerous5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,312 miles
    Test number
    464686771094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER NECK CLAMP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass303,779 miles (+454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    303,779 miles
    Test number
    826903625441
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  6. Fail303,325 miles (+17,759)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,325 miles
    Test number
    787826729802
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  7. Pass285,566 miles (+456)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    285,566 miles
    Test number
    785328921272
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail285,110 miles (+23,612)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,110 miles
    Test number
    746780141907
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass261,498 miles (+13,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    261,498 miles
    Test number
    960466954180
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass248,221 miles (+5,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    248,221 miles
    Test number
    961329147095
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  11. Pass242,761 miles (+5,288)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    242,761 miles
    Test number
    669650777502
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort
  12. Pass237,473 miles (+7,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    237,473 miles
    Test number
    138826365077
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass229,960 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    229,960 miles
    Test number
    165175154054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail229,944 miles (+8,631)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,944 miles
    Test number
    739553054096
    • DangerousBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass221,313 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    221,313 miles
    Test number
    905168963092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass213,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    213,017 miles
    Test number
    829401602185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail213,010 miles (+343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,010 miles
    Test number
    885551302122
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  18. Fail212,667 miles (+10,069)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,667 miles
    Test number
    706140172017
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
  19. Pass202,598 miles (+9,488)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    202,598 miles
    Test number
    739791271084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass193,110 miles (+174,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    193,110 miles
    Test number
    250990690066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,318 miles
    Test number
    121446989491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Fail18,318 miles (-155,174)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,318 miles
    Test number
    164516489091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  23. Pass173,492 miles (+11,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    173,492 miles
    Test number
    303386398027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass162,348 miles (+16,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    162,348 miles
    Test number
    533347827022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass145,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    145,645 miles
    Test number
    924010535377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V706 REG

Does V706 REG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V706 REG expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V706 REG?
The MOT on V706 REG expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V706 REG done?
V706 REG was recorded at 317,235 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 10,517 miles a year.
Has V706 REG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V706 REG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V706 REG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V706 REG find?
V706 REG passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and cracking, and 1 more.

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