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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

V721 GBHMOT history

V721 GBH is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

V721 GBH green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,197 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V721 GBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V721 GBH was last recorded at 120,197 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 6,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,932 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,265 miles
Average per year
3,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,197 miles
  • 2025 – 113,932 miles
  • 2024 – 107,696 miles
  • 2023 – 99,792 miles
  • 2022 – 92,126 miles
  • 2021 – 86,398 miles
  • 2020 – 80,728 miles
  • 2019 – 74,662 miles
  • 2018 – 74,240 miles
  • 2017 – 74,037 miles
  • 2016 – 73,613 miles
  • 2015 – 72,740 miles
  • 2014 – 71,904 miles
  • 2013 – 70,042 miles
  • 2012 – 68,191 miles
  • 2011 – 66,969 miles
  • 2010 – 65,307 miles
  • 2009 – 63,601 miles
  • 2008 – 60,384 miles
  • 2007 – 57,979 miles
  • 2006 – 55,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,197 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Both side front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    400648546191
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail120,197 miles (+6,265)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    567314560461
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass113,932 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,932 miles
    Test number
    371055408634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass107,696 miles (+7,904)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    191642921652
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
  5. Pass99,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    684069211627
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
  6. Fail99,792 miles (+7,666)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    519819728170
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
  7. Pass92,126 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,126 miles
    Test number
    320727148851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail92,124 miles (+5,726)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,124 miles
    Test number
    640275243706
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,398 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    765576896573
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All 4 main indicator bulbs discolouted (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front, and rear, bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail86,397 miles (+5,669)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    783277931034
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All 4 main indicator bulbs discolouted (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front, and rear, bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass80,728 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    766597145880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  12. Fail80,728 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    336463616835
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass74,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    897554844929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,662 miles (+422)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    731922023621
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass74,240 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    400867605796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,037 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    287524356190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass73,613 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,613 miles
    Test number
    997252846543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,740 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    105057885054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,904 miles (+1,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    235435094027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  20. Pass70,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    428626293013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,042 miles (+1,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    958666793030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass68,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    516097472054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,191 miles (+1,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    917257572036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass66,969 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    175978371082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,307 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    631826480044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,601 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    154925189495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  27. Pass60,384 miles (+2,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    940735778006
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts because rear seats are folded down
  28. Pass57,979 miles (+2,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    723603087075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  29. Pass55,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    514968016071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V721 GBH

Does V721 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V721 GBH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V721 GBH?
The MOT on V721 GBH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V721 GBH done?
V721 GBH was recorded at 120,197 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
Has V721 GBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V721 GBH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V721 GBH 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 GBH find?
V721 GBH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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