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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V708 DBDMOT history

V708 DBD is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 291,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
291,814 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 DBD was last recorded at 291,814 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 4,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,519 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,295 miles
Average per year
11,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 291,814 miles
  • 2023 – 287,519 miles
  • 2022 – 282,224 miles
  • 2021 – 276,256 miles
  • 2020 – 270,211 miles
  • 2019 – 262,397 miles
  • 2018 – 252,709 miles
  • 2017 – 244,295 miles
  • 2016 – 235,259 miles
  • 2015 – 226,081 miles
  • 2014 – 208,898 miles
  • 2013 – 194,336 miles
  • 2012 – 176,386 miles
  • 2011 – 160,383 miles
  • 2010 – 151,608 miles
  • 2009 – 147,302 miles
  • 2008 – 124,030 miles
  • 2007 – 109,317 miles
  • 2006 – 98,845 miles
  • 2005 – 90,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,814 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    291,814 miles
    Test number
    121335443381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail291,814 miles (+4,295)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,814 miles
    Test number
    534969390576
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass287,519 miles (+5,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    287,519 miles
    Test number
    609455078248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass282,224 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    282,224 miles
    Test number
    719943324415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass276,256 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    276,256 miles
    Test number
    548538760024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail276,173 miles (+5,962)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,173 miles
    Test number
    639138014733
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass270,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    270,211 miles
    Test number
    777669850881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail270,211 miles (+7,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,211 miles
    Test number
    125621706666
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass262,397 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    262,397 miles
    Test number
    898564450555
    • 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))

  10. Fail262,225 miles (+9,516)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,225 miles
    Test number
    664994667889
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass252,709 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    252,709 miles
    Test number
    495765177454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail252,450 miles (+8,155)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,450 miles
    Test number
    926311434186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass244,295 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    244,295 miles
    Test number
    508584239099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside

  14. Fail244,243 miles (+8,984)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,243 miles
    Test number
    717758434161
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside

  15. Pass235,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    235,259 miles
    Test number
    755388359768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail235,253 miles (+9,172)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,253 miles
    Test number
    335260596698
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mtg broken but surported

  17. Pass226,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    226,081 miles
    Test number
    647804145021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail226,081 miles (+17,183)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,081 miles
    Test number
    379924245092
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass208,898 miles (+14,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    208,898 miles
    Test number
    986250284075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass194,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    194,336 miles
    Test number
    468211073077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail194,336 miles (+17,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,336 miles
    Test number
    405181873005
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  22. Pass176,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    176,386 miles
    Test number
    446649982095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail176,386 miles (+16,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,386 miles
    Test number
    489629282024
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass160,383 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    160,383 miles
    Test number
    776632061011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass151,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    151,608 miles
    Test number
    441691570010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail151,608 miles (+4,306)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,608 miles
    Test number
    423320070063
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass147,302 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    147,302 miles
    Test number
    560084429334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail146,749 miles (+22,719)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,749 miles
    Test number
    421597319405
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass124,030 miles (+14,713)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,030 miles
    Test number
    360349018316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  30. Pass109,317 miles (+10,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    630726027322
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  31. Pass98,845 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    98,845 miles
    Test number
    140053416347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass90,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    871467325333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 DBD

Does V708 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 DBD expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 DBD?
The MOT on V708 DBD expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 DBD done?
V708 DBD was recorded at 291,814 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 11,054 miles a year.
Has V708 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 DBD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V708 DBD 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 V708 DBD find?
V708 DBD passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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