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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

V70 EFFMOT history

V70 EFF is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 29 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

V70 EFF blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,368 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 EFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 EFF was last recorded at 54,368 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,368 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,368 miles
  • 2025 – 53,180 miles
  • 2024 – 52,278 miles
  • 2022 – 51,723 miles
  • 2021 – 51,115 miles
  • 2020 – 50,565 miles
  • 2019 – 49,355 miles
  • 2018 – 45,504 miles
  • 2017 – 44,080 miles
  • 2016 – 42,243 miles
  • 2015 – 39,777 miles
  • 2014 – 36,843 miles
  • 2013 – 33,371 miles
  • 2012 – 29,961 miles
  • 2011 – 27,215 miles
  • 2010 – 24,512 miles
  • 2009 – 22,269 miles
  • 2008 – 18,759 miles
  • 2007 – 16,239 miles
  • 2006 – 13,603 miles
  • 2005 – 11,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    242237348757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail54,368 miles (+1,188)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    130988120024
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass53,180 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    169666519483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,278 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    406910052564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,723 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    812748722454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,115 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    341391031308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,565 miles (+1,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,565 miles
    Test number
    156563973788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass49,355 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    989452409497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,354 miles (+3,850)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    653726152944
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Pass45,504 miles (+1,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    286496162116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CV gator slight split still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear rubber split no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slight split in rubber still preventing the ingress of dirt
  11. Pass44,080 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    630530783364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,243 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    182199144906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,777 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    643027088475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,843 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    296538484241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,371 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    346028683248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,961 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,961 miles
    Test number
    789224882202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,215 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,215 miles
    Test number
    765854481204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,512 miles (+2,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,512 miles
    Test number
    430038780285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass22,269 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    534955289286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass18,759 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,759 miles
    Test number
    180439488285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,239 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,239 miles
    Test number
    193910397260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,603 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,603 miles
    Test number
    111179586210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    672000895278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 EFF

Does V70 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 EFF is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 EFF?
The MOT on V70 EFF is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 EFF done?
V70 EFF was recorded at 54,368 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,063 miles a year.
Has V70 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 EFF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V70 EFF 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 V70 EFF find?
V70 EFF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower coil spring corroded; offside front lower coil spring corroded.

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