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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

V70 EFLMOT history

V70 EFL is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

V70 EFL blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
196,360 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 EFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 EFL was last recorded at 196,360 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,356 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,360 miles
  • 2023 – 172,470 miles
  • 2022 – 152,252 miles
  • 2021 – 140,381 miles
  • 2020 – 127,352 miles
  • 2019 – 113,980 miles
  • 2018 – 91,327 miles
  • 2017 – 67,357 miles
  • 2016 – 48,982 miles
  • 2014 – 34,878 miles
  • 2013 – 32,949 miles
  • 2012 – 31,242 miles
  • 2011 – 24,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear drop link slight playRecorded 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,360 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    196,360 miles
    Test number
    139562053390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drop link slight play

  2. Fail196,356 miles (+23,886)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,356 miles
    Test number
    985572756790
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror casing missing

  3. Pass172,470 miles (+20,218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,470 miles
    Test number
    359498520841
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,252 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,252 miles
    Test number
    476388708698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail152,248 miles (+11,867)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,248 miles
    Test number
    103948627536
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,381 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    593857943966
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail140,374 miles (+13,022)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,374 miles
    Test number
    339221482312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,352 miles (+13,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    405415057445
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,980 miles (+404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,980 miles
    Test number
    853245812738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front large bush,deteriated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front large bush deteriated, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low through wheel, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail113,576 miles (+22,249)2 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,576 miles
    Test number
    148993158486
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Holed. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front large bush,deteriated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front large bush deteriated, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low through wheel, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,327 miles
    Test number
    733467727068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,327 miles (+23,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,327 miles
    Test number
    197419967265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,357 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,357 miles
    Test number
    499303107035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,356 miles (+6,662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    973017779165
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft

  15. Pass60,694 miles (+11,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,694 miles
    Test number
    702226287103
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brakes pads are getting low

  16. Pass48,982 miles (+14,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    298151306948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass34,878 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    625388764162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,949 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,949 miles
    Test number
    225744163406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,242 miles (+679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,242 miles
    Test number
    387083772179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,563 miles (+5,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    979570032039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,728 miles
    Test number
    469651131000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 EFL

Does V70 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V70 EFL expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V70 EFL?
The MOT on V70 EFL expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V70 EFL done?
V70 EFL was recorded at 196,360 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 12,280 miles a year.
Has V70 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 EFL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V70 EFL 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 EFL find?
V70 EFL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear drop link slight play.

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