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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,401 cc

V70 CALMOT history

V70 CAL is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V70 CAL blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,232 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 CAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 CAL was last recorded at 167,232 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2011: 106,189 miles, lower than 110,663 miles on 9 Mar 2010.

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
164,492 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,740 miles
Average per year
4,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,232 miles
  • 2025 – 164,492 miles
  • 2024 – 161,614 miles
  • 2023 – 158,702 miles
  • 2022 – 155,996 miles
  • 2021 – 152,402 miles
  • 2020 – 150,507 miles
  • 2019 – 148,334 miles
  • 2018 – 145,736 miles
  • 2017 – 145,065 miles
  • 2016 – 139,911 miles
  • 2015 – 134,418 miles
  • 2014 – 127,732 miles
  • 2013 – 121,275 miles
  • 2012 – 113,725 miles
  • 2011 – 106,189 miles
  • 2010 – 110,663 miles
  • 2009 – 94,900 miles
  • 2008 – 86,630 miles
  • 2007 – 80,736 miles
  • 2006 – 73,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre slight cut in side wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,232 miles (+2,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,232 miles
    Test number
    272517624972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass164,492 miles (+2,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,492 miles
    Test number
    199613772191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass161,614 miles (+2,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,614 miles
    Test number
    933897436947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass158,702 miles (+2,706)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,702 miles
    Test number
    735921879252
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,996 miles (+3,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,996 miles
    Test number
    989520871766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,402 miles
    Test number
    923453807047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,401 miles (+1,894)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,401 miles
    Test number
    399095474912
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass150,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,507 miles
    Test number
    905877470005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,507 miles (+2,173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,507 miles
    Test number
    214280052725
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    148,334 miles
    Test number
    903287595471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight cut in side wall.

  11. Fail148,334 miles (+2,598)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,334 miles
    Test number
    119368113346
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight cut in side wall.

  12. Pass145,736 miles (+671)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,736 miles
    Test number
    560121573084
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre has split on inner wall close to cords/ply
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near limit

  13. Pass145,065 miles (+5,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,065 miles
    Test number
    552590903842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass139,911 miles (+5,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,911 miles
    Test number
    865926176060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall has cuts close to cords
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass134,418 miles (+6,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    134,418 miles
    Test number
    326118155053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass127,732 miles (+6,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,732 miles
    Test number
    676219474079
    • 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)

  17. Pass121,275 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    995217063000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail121,239 miles (+7,514)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,239 miles
    Test number
    155525363050
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass113,725 miles (+7,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,725 miles
    Test number
    116841282461
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass106,189 miles (-4,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    759180941068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass110,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    281338960079
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail110,663 miles (+15,763)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    553468960053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail94,900 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,900 miles
    Test number
    103679459088
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass94,900 miles (+8,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,900 miles
    Test number
    981529459071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass86,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    284675468020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,630 miles (+5,894)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    604083268029
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass80,736 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,736 miles
    Test number
    521301667027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    381032566080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 CAL

Does V70 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 CAL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 CAL?
The MOT on V70 CAL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 CAL done?
V70 CAL was recorded at 167,232 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
Has V70 CAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 CAL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V70 CAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V70 CAL find?
V70 CAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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