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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,400 cc

V70 ETAMOT history

V70 ETA is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V70 ETA blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
182,102 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 ETA was last recorded at 182,102 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 16,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,096 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,006 miles
Average per year
13,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,102 miles
  • 2025 – 166,096 miles
  • 2024 – 148,990 miles
  • 2023 – 127,570 miles
  • 2022 – 117,247 miles
  • 2021 – 102,432 miles
  • 2020 – 95,622 miles
  • 2019 – 83,419 miles
  • 2018 – 71,186 miles
  • 2017 – 59,261 miles
  • 2016 – 47,078 miles
  • 2015 – 36,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,102 miles (+16,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    182,102 miles
    Test number
    929275185710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass166,096 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,096 miles
    Test number
    162792103960
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail166,096 miles (+17,106)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,096 miles
    Test number
    761742265808
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass148,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,990 miles
    Test number
    996343899370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail148,990 miles (+21,420)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,990 miles
    Test number
    178051553850
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass127,570 miles (+10,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,570 miles
    Test number
    413759370689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,247 miles
    Test number
    480383016139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,247 miles (+14,815)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,247 miles
    Test number
    401684901366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass102,432 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    916326002988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,622 miles (+12,203)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    301327686714
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,419 miles (+12,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    696211282227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads approx 4mm
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & O/s
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass71,186 miles (+11,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    446546384824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,261 miles (+12,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,261 miles
    Test number
    866299675769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer wall 245/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,078 miles (+10,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    940470037156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    258836846912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 ETA

Does V70 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 ETA is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 ETA?
The MOT on V70 ETA is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 ETA done?
V70 ETA was recorded at 182,102 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 13,246 miles a year.
Has V70 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 ETA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V70 ETA 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 ETA find?
V70 ETA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing.

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