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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

V70 FMVMOT history

V70 FMV is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 230,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

V70 FMV blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
230,029 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 FMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 FMV was last recorded at 230,029 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 3,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,473 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,556 miles
Average per year
8,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,029 miles
  • 2025 – 226,473 miles
  • 2024 – 216,044 miles
  • 2023 – 216,027 miles
  • 2022 – 207,634 miles
  • 2021 – 197,423 miles
  • 2020 – 188,535 miles
  • 2019 – 183,092 miles
  • 2018 – 178,191 miles
  • 2017 – 171,622 miles
  • 2016 – 165,119 miles
  • 2015 – 158,421 miles
  • 2014 – 152,240 miles
  • 2013 – 144,283 miles
  • 2012 – 135,653 miles
  • 2011 – 127,310 miles
  • 2010 – 120,185 miles
  • 2009 – 100,437 miles
  • 2008 – 84,050 miles
  • 2007 – 63,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,029 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,029 miles (+3,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    230,029 miles
    Test number
    705999362477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass226,473 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    226,473 miles
    Test number
    140703950456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail226,457 miles (+10,413)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,457 miles
    Test number
    119722674078
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass216,044 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    216,044 miles
    Test number
    352285446519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail216,043 miles (+16)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,043 miles
    Test number
    944224842340
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog Light (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail216,027 miles (+8,393)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,027 miles
    Test number
    938747036832
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys showing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys showing outer edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket corroded no longer supporting exhaust

  7. Pass207,634 miles (+10,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    207,634 miles
    Test number
    346560614241
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet catch inop (but is secured in closed position by ns catch)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass197,423 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,423 miles
    Test number
    722086130201
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack arms

  9. Fail197,423 miles (+8,888)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,423 miles
    Test number
    346097286506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack arms

  10. Pass188,535 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,535 miles
    Test number
    792954292832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail188,319 miles (+5,227)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,319 miles
    Test number
    716980089112
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass183,092 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    183,092 miles
    Test number
    318714505109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass178,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,191 miles
    Test number
    579180963169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail178,191 miles (+6,569)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,191 miles
    Test number
    973049065908
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass171,622 miles (+6,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    171,622 miles
    Test number
    428607319642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLow handbrake readings on nearside rear brake
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn

  16. Pass165,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    165,119 miles
    Test number
    829445692357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on outer edge

  17. Fail165,118 miles (+6,697)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,118 miles
    Test number
    323478893502
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on outer edge

  18. Pass158,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    726708935186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,421 miles (+6,181)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    295948535105
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass152,240 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,240 miles
    Test number
    288042234418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass144,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,283 miles
    Test number
    267982043469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail144,283 miles (+8,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,283 miles
    Test number
    129662543156
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass135,653 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    135,653 miles
    Test number
    867032132110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass127,310 miles (+7,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,310 miles
    Test number
    868308531161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass120,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    120,185 miles
    Test number
    954358340151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail120,185 miles (+19,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,185 miles
    Test number
    554788640180
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass100,437 miles (+16,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    941720459126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    213652248443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,050 miles (+20,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    943762448173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass63,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    292391637437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 FMV

Does V70 FMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 FMV is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 FMV?
The MOT on V70 FMV is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 FMV done?
V70 FMV was recorded at 230,029 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 8,713 miles a year.
Has V70 FMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 FMV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V70 FMV 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 FMV find?
V70 FMV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside.

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