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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

V70 PLCMOT history

V70 PLC is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
215,076 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 PLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 PLC was last recorded at 215,076 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 8,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,665 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,411 miles
Average per year
10,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,076 miles
  • 2023 – 206,665 miles
  • 2022 – 205,317 miles
  • 2021 – 201,844 miles
  • 2019 – 197,372 miles
  • 2018 – 175,265 miles
  • 2017 – 162,553 miles
  • 2015 – 141,758 miles
  • 2014 – 118,579 miles
  • 2013 – 102,624 miles
  • 2012 – 89,338 miles
  • 2011 – 77,792 miles
  • 2010 – 64,201 miles
  • 2009 – 53,530 miles
  • 2008 – 46,674 miles
  • 2007 – 29,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,076 miles (+8,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    215,076 miles
    Test number
    734452914441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,665 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    206,665 miles
    Test number
    941684641610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass205,317 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    205,317 miles
    Test number
    973901045455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail205,290 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,290 miles
    Test number
    517527908943
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass201,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    201,844 miles
    Test number
    792955426555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail201,844 miles (+4,472)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,844 miles
    Test number
    957825063667
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass197,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,372 miles
    Test number
    229267524489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail197,372 miles (+10,746)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,372 miles
    Test number
    238330581050
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass186,626 miles (+11,361)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    186,626 miles
    Test number
    106905195347
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass175,265 miles (+12,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    175,265 miles
    Test number
    889286876806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements, service or adjustment may be required
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass162,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,553 miles
    Test number
    361717842511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail162,553 miles (+20,795)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,553 miles
    Test number
    721461353491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass141,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,758 miles
    Test number
    689846237281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail141,758 miles (+23,179)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,758 miles
    Test number
    331011695265
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass118,579 miles (+15,955)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,579 miles
    Test number
    788771964104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  16. Pass102,624 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    415913563153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail102,624 miles (+13,286)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    767863963115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass89,338 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,338 miles
    Test number
    706799752116
    • NoteTraction contol light on

  19. Fail89,338 miles (+11,546)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,338 miles
    Test number
    576129952101
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTraction contol light on

  20. Pass77,792 miles (+13,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,792 miles
    Test number
    138815061120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,201 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,201 miles
    Test number
    283516360172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,530 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    440067369197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,674 miles (+17,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    113050378147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass29,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,314 miles
    Test number
    551683057222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 PLC

Does V70 PLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V70 PLC expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V70 PLC?
The MOT on V70 PLC expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V70 PLC done?
V70 PLC was recorded at 215,076 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 10,474 miles a year.
Has V70 PLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 PLC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V70 PLC 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 PLC find?
V70 PLC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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