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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,400 cc

V70 PELMOT history

V70 PEL is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 106,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
106,759 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 PEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V70 PEL was last recorded at 106,759 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,244 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,759 miles
  • 2025 – 105,244 miles
  • 2023 – 103,964 miles
  • 2022 – 102,826 miles
  • 2021 – 102,266 miles
  • 2020 – 101,974 miles
  • 2019 – 101,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,759 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing protective gaiter split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,759 miles (+1,515)13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    701249784365
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,244 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    594185735203
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,244 miles (+1,280)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    629466251375
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,964 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    596359484634
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in offside mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp wiper inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass102,834 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,834 km
    Test number
    410030013482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing protective gaiter split (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail102,826 miles (+560)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    911429708386
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing protective gaiter split (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass102,266 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    239328287873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,974 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    263431114810
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

  9. Fail101,971 miles (+719)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,971 miles
    Test number
    826265422584
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative faulty connection (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,252 miles
    Test number
    657785684954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,252 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,252 miles
    Test number
    510163567628
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade not clearing screen

  12. Pass93,889 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,889 km
    Test number
    533150400535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 PEL

Does V70 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V70 PEL expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V70 PEL?
The MOT on V70 PEL expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V70 PEL done?
V70 PEL was recorded at 106,759 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 845 miles a year.
Has V70 PEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 PEL has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V70 PEL 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 PEL find?
V70 PEL failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 13 major defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective, and 14 more.

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