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Volvo XC70

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V70 XCSMOT history

V70 XCS is a green diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 22 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

V70 XCS green Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,390 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 XCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V70 XCS was last recorded at 185,390 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 8,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,599 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,791 miles
Average per year
8,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,390 miles
  • 2025 – 176,599 miles
  • 2024 – 169,380 miles
  • 2023 – 159,105 miles
  • 2022 – 154,345 miles
  • 2021 – 147,705 miles
  • 2020 – 142,236 miles
  • 2019 – 135,758 miles
  • 2018 – 125,627 miles
  • 2017 – 117,234 miles
  • 2016 – 108,341 miles
  • 2015 – 93,825 miles
  • 2014 – 82,389 miles
  • 2013 – 70,472 miles
  • 2012 – 59,750 miles
  • 2011 – 50,903 miles
  • 2010 – 38,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,390 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes Worn And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes Worn And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position Lamp Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod Ball Joint Worn But Not Excessively
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded And Has Signs Of Heat Damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metallic Scraping Noise When Rotating Wheel

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,390 miles (+8,791)3 major2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,390 miles
    Test number
    584990239957
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes Worn And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes Worn And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position Lamp Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod Ball Joint Worn But Not Excessively
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded And Has Signs Of Heat Damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metallic Scraping Noise When Rotating Wheel

  2. Pass176,599 miles (+7,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,599 miles
    Test number
    283238656834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,380 miles (+10,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    169,380 miles
    Test number
    231020154754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,105 miles (+4,760)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,105 miles
    Test number
    822124037823
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust flange heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak.

  5. Pass154,345 miles (+6,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,345 miles
    Test number
    264888394440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer/hanger weak.
    • AdvisoryFront undertray obscuring view.

  6. Pass147,705 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,705 miles
    Test number
    795682006067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,236 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    142,236 miles
    Test number
    262273887579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,758 miles (+10,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    132868547419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake lever travel.

  9. Pass125,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    499124361212
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail125,627 miles (+8,393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    367354975371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass117,234 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    633304170276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  12. Fail117,234 miles (+8,893)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    488759121108
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  13. Pass108,341 miles (+14,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,341 miles
    Test number
    716054941010
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

  14. Pass93,825 miles (+11,436)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    338456825143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear silencer box corroded
    • NoteTow bar fitted with 13 pin socket electrics all working

  15. Pass82,389 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    969590954143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,472 miles (+10,722)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    948563723188
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres getting low and are age cracked
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  17. Pass59,750 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    176648612168
    • NoteSee advisory sheet 278977912196

  18. Fail59,750 miles (+8,847)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    278977912196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracking
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

  19. Pass50,903 miles (+11,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    639720531123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    472420620139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V70 XCS

Does V70 XCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 XCS is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V70 XCS?
The MOT on V70 XCS is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 XCS done?
V70 XCS was recorded at 185,390 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 8,880 miles a year.
Has V70 XCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 XCS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V70 XCS 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 XCS find?
V70 XCS failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn and split; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn and split, and 12 more.

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