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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V721 EHWMOT history

V721 EHW is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
187,900 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V721 EHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V721 EHW was last recorded at 187,900 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,212 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,688 miles
Average per year
6,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,900 miles
  • 2025 – 181,212 miles
  • 2024 – 173,678 miles
  • 2023 – 163,541 miles
  • 2022 – 154,756 miles
  • 2021 – 145,171 miles
  • 2020 – 136,861 miles
  • 2019 – 126,958 miles
  • 2018 – 125,153 miles
  • 2017 – 122,450 miles
  • 2016 – 117,636 miles
  • 2015 – 111,200 miles
  • 2014 – 104,665 miles
  • 2012 – 99,724 miles
  • 2010 – 90,920 miles
  • 2009 – 87,057 miles
  • 2008 – 81,687 miles
  • 2007 – 76,888 miles
  • 2006 – 70,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryMill light on

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,900 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    187,900 miles
    Test number
    312665496640
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMill light on

  2. Fail187,900 miles (+6,688)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,900 miles
    Test number
    250426398575
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMill light on

  3. Pass181,212 miles (+7,534)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,212 miles
    Test number
    718630406313
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,678 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,678 miles
    Test number
    967211187600
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light removed

  5. Fail173,655 miles (+10,114)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,655 miles
    Test number
    256685069285
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light removed

  6. Pass163,541 miles (+165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    316780708965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only18% legal minimum 16%. repair or adjustment may be requied

  7. Fail163,376 miles (+8,620)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,376 miles
    Test number
    965741641955
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not fitted

  8. Pass154,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,756 miles
    Test number
    212167254448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only16% legal minimum 16% may require repair or adjustment

  9. Fail154,756 miles (+9,585)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,756 miles
    Test number
    187811918721
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only16% legal minimum 16% may require repair or adjustment

  10. Pass145,171 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,171 miles
    Test number
    945329042004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension struts have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO-s & n-s head lamp aim not very defined
    • AdvisoryO-s front tyre side wall damaged

  11. Fail145,150 miles (+8,289)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,150 miles
    Test number
    882667606344
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension struts have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO-s & n-s head lamp aim not very defined
    • AdvisoryO-s front tyre side wall damaged

  12. Pass136,861 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,861 miles
    Test number
    981246225575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail136,859 miles (+9,901)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,859 miles
    Test number
    921126850237
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to fit probe into exhaust to get a reading (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass126,958 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,958 miles
    Test number
    304906678067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,153 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    686788383584
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass122,450 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    898612525862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,636 miles (+6,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,636 miles
    Test number
    947812262085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass111,200 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    389360125001
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail111,200 miles (+6,535)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    516999315086
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass104,665 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,665 miles
    Test number
    525320414079
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail99,724 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    648987042343
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass99,724 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    998967242376
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass95,983 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    899062912084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,975 miles (+5,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    546301312027
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass90,920 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    982532620333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,057 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,057 miles
    Test number
    170955989201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass81,687 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,687 miles
    Test number
    420866198239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,888 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    691704967218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    572954166250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V721 EHW

Does V721 EHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V721 EHW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V721 EHW?
The MOT on V721 EHW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V721 EHW done?
V721 EHW was recorded at 187,900 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
Has V721 EHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V721 EHW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V721 EHW 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 V721 EHW find?
V721 EHW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; mill light on.

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