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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

V70 ELFMOT history

V70 ELF is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

V70 ELF blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,138 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 ELF was last recorded at 105,138 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,138 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,138 miles
  • 2024 – 98,694 miles
  • 2023 – 92,952 miles
  • 2022 – 87,549 miles
  • 2021 – 78,901 miles
  • 2020 – 71,655 miles
  • 2019 – 70,017 miles
  • 2018 – 66,314 miles
  • 2017 – 63,170 miles
  • 2016 – 59,075 miles
  • 2015 – 54,680 miles
  • 2014 – 49,707 miles
  • 2013 – 44,297 miles
  • 2012 – 38,965 miles
  • 2011 – 31,916 miles
  • 2010 – 24,874 miles
  • 2009 – 16,049 miles
  • 2008 – 8,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,138 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    583684565583
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail105,138 miles (+6,444)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    984041538686
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass98,694 miles (+5,742)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    810872894025
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass92,952 miles (+5,403)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    237489384680
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass87,549 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    498258178217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    187130896269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,901 miles (+7,246)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    822804284770
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,655 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    187117613308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail71,652 miles (+1,635)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    137863412382
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass70,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    220914220046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,017 miles (+3,703)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    158211920454
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass66,314 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    187992053154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    901634358874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,170 miles (+4,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    332773188888
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,075 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    140017747836
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on shoulder

  16. Pass54,680 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    898667286941
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass49,707 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    336841324323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    645832123390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,297 miles (+5,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    836542523376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    467161532458
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail38,965 miles (+7,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    639211732370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass31,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    149606921378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,916 miles (+7,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    547686421344
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  24. Pass24,874 miles (+8,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,874 miles
    Test number
    730496510308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,049 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,049 miles
    Test number
    912167029393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,584 miles (+5,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,584 miles
    Test number
    164161549085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass8,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    8,762 miles
    Test number
    800513748077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 ELF

Does V70 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 ELF is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V70 ELF?
The MOT on V70 ELF is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 ELF done?
V70 ELF was recorded at 105,138 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has V70 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 ELF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V70 ELF 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 ELF find?
V70 ELF passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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