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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

V70 PWBMOT history

V70 PWB is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V70 PWB red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,700 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 PWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 PWB was last recorded at 120,700 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,674 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,026 miles
Average per year
4,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,700 miles
  • 2024 – 116,674 miles
  • 2023 – 111,854 miles
  • 2022 – 101,348 miles
  • 2020 – 93,117 miles
  • 2019 – 87,009 miles
  • 2017 – 78,500 miles
  • 2016 – 74,609 miles
  • 2015 – 65,343 miles
  • 2014 – 60,930 miles
  • 2013 – 56,935 miles
  • 2012 – 52,834 miles
  • 2011 – 47,717 miles
  • 2010 – 43,497 miles
  • 2009 – 40,492 miles
  • 2008 – 36,516 miles
  • 2007 – 30,722 miles
  • 2006 – 26,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,700 miles (+4,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    391186897615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,674 miles (+4,820)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    699632725539
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass111,854 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    457397857052
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,854 miles (+5,206)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    172042388360
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,648 miles (+5,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,648 miles
    Test number
    365452452930
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are quite worn and have quite bad cuts with stones embedded in them
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 exhaust mounts broken

  6. Pass101,348 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    422008067692
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail101,348 miles (+8,231)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    583001070082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass93,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    321401927447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail93,117 miles (+6,108)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    856578637951
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,009 miles (+4,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    430084663730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass82,984 miles (+4,484)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    879289102925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber casing slight corosion

  12. Pass78,500 miles (+3,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    255175521676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    358504764820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,609 miles (+4,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    772551929500
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass70,287 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    499006122119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,343 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    926113915083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,319 miles (+4,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    345479205034
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass60,930 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    577388404037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,935 miles (+4,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    806476313033
    • NoteBoth front wishbones front bushes splitting

  20. Pass52,834 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    129944222061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,717 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    199371521480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,497 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,497 miles
    Test number
    473933020087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,492 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    131601329019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,516 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,516 miles
    Test number
    691052418093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,722 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,722 miles
    Test number
    950103117050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,367 miles
    Test number
    883414516015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 PWB

Does V70 PWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 PWB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 PWB?
The MOT on V70 PWB is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 PWB done?
V70 PWB was recorded at 120,700 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,739 miles a year.
Has V70 PWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 PWB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V70 PWB 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 PWB find?
V70 PWB passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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