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Volvo V70

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

V70 XLTMOT history

V70 XLT is a grey diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 200,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V70 XLT grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
200,359 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 XLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 XLT was last recorded at 200,359 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,147 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,212 miles
Average per year
7,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,359 miles
  • 2025 – 197,147 miles
  • 2024 – 193,730 miles
  • 2023 – 190,888 miles
  • 2022 – 187,268 miles
  • 2021 – 184,148 miles
  • 2020 – 181,783 miles
  • 2019 – 175,021 miles
  • 2018 – 165,522 miles
  • 2017 – 155,478 miles
  • 2016 – 146,000 miles
  • 2015 – 135,943 miles
  • 2014 – 126,967 miles
  • 2013 – 122,129 miles
  • 2012 – 110,998 miles
  • 2011 – 85,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,359 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,359 miles (+3,212)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    200,359 miles
    Test number
    774737800672
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass197,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,147 miles
    Test number
    305498818631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,147 miles (+3,417)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,147 miles
    Test number
    929432404715
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass193,730 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,730 miles
    Test number
    656313655572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail193,729 miles (+2,841)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,729 miles
    Test number
    191288905427
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass190,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,888 miles
    Test number
    875448424002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail190,888 miles (+3,620)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,888 miles
    Test number
    722502929200
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass187,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,268 miles
    Test number
    466205291696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail187,268 miles (+3,120)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,268 miles
    Test number
    168513577551
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass184,148 miles (+2,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,148 miles
    Test number
    798173399899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass181,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,783 miles
    Test number
    707494288403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail181,783 miles (+6,762)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,783 miles
    Test number
    332226725675
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass175,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    175,021 miles
    Test number
    336890329902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail175,021 miles (+9,499)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,021 miles
    Test number
    293433383941
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass165,522 miles (+10,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,522 miles
    Test number
    391958267118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass155,478 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,478 miles
    Test number
    180263452322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,000 miles (+10,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    146,000 miles
    Test number
    661409769147
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

  18. Pass135,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    275708045075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail135,943 miles (+8,976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    296624845086
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass126,967 miles (+4,838)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,967 miles
    Test number
    426931654020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass122,129 miles (+11,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,129 miles
    Test number
    448722173093
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass110,998 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,998 miles
    Test number
    508697962057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brakes only just met imballance requirements. It would appear some adjustment or repair may be needed (17% imballance)

  23. Fail110,997 miles (+25,626)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,997 miles
    Test number
    735137962009
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass85,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    478146661003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V70 XLT

Does V70 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 XLT is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 XLT?
The MOT on V70 XLT is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 XLT done?
V70 XLT was recorded at 200,359 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,661 miles a year.
Has V70 XLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 XLT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V70 XLT 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 XLT find?
V70 XLT passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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