Volvo C70
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc
V720 UUAMOT history
V720 UUA is a black petrol Volvo C70 first used on 14 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 179,587 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V720 UUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- C70
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,319 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V720 UUA was last recorded at 179,587 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 9,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Sept 2018: 139,078 miles, lower than 139,087 miles on 12 Sept 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,915 miles · 1 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,672 miles
- Average per year
- 6,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 179,587 miles
- 2023 – 169,915 miles
- 2022 – 162,340 miles
- 2021 – 153,877 miles
- 2020 – 150,465 miles
- 2019 – 150,432 miles
- 2018 – 139,078 miles
- 2017 – 130,573 miles
- 2016 – 121,914 miles
- 2015 – 118,361 miles
- 2014 – 117,826 miles
- 2013 – 109,760 miles
- 2012 – 100,981 miles
- 2011 – 91,786 miles
- 2010 – 86,479 miles
- 2009 – 79,815 miles
- 2008 – 71,214 miles
- 2007 – 63,397 miles
- 2006 – 59,673 miles
- 2005 – 55,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,587 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spotting both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front rim odd
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,587 miles (+9,672)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 179,587 miles
- Test number
- 681366499152
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spotting both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,915 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 169,915 miles
- Test number
- 217809866508
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,912 miles (+7,572)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,912 miles
- Test number
- 632089263539
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass162,340 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 162,340 miles
- Test number
- 840128712997
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rim odd
Fail162,327 miles (+8,450)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,327 miles
- Test number
- 600039870218
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rim odd
Pass153,877 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 153,877 miles
- Test number
- 501495356073
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail153,877 miles (+3,412)3 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,877 miles
- Test number
- 117177497590
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass150,465 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 150,465 miles
- Test number
- 565482745701
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail150,432 miles (+11,354)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,432 miles
- Test number
- 898884786406
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,078 miles (-9)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 139,078 miles
- Test number
- 305611836146
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail139,087 miles (+8,514)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,087 miles
- Test number
- 664835867180
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass130,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,573 miles
- Test number
- 109651617123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,573 miles (+8,659)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,573 miles
- Test number
- 876974253269
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,914 miles (+3,553)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 121,914 miles
- Test number
- 868820246806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 118,361 miles
- Test number
- 207632438375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,356 miles (+530)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,356 miles
- Test number
- 935386759209
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass117,826 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 117,826 miles
- Test number
- 527119534225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNumber plate lamps not lit white
Fail117,826 miles (+8,066)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,826 miles
- Test number
- 329649734205
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNumber plate lamps not lit white
Pass109,760 miles (+8,779)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 109,760 miles
- Test number
- 359629843249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,981 miles (+9,195)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 100,981 miles
- Test number
- 656634842228
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteHeadlamp leveling device not fitted.
Pass91,786 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 91,786 miles
- Test number
- 408975541265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,479 miles (+6,664)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 86,479 miles
- Test number
- 571377440200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 79,815 miles
- Test number
- 301900349421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,812 miles (+8,598)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 524280249202
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass71,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 71,214 miles
- Test number
- 332769328278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,214 miles (+7,817)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,214 miles
- Test number
- 720799028253
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass63,397 miles (+3,724)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 63,397 miles
- Test number
- 734520637250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,673 miles (+4,089)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 59,673 miles
- Test number
- 874084346260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 55,584 miles
- Test number
- 841366745275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V720 UUA
- Does V720 UUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V720 UUA expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V720 UUA?
- The MOT on V720 UUA expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V720 UUA done?
- V720 UUA was recorded at 179,587 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
- Has V720 UUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V720 UUA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V720 UUA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V720 UUA find?
- V720 UUA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spotting both sills; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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