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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V726 KOFMOT history

V726 KOF is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
188,888 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V726 KOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V726 KOF was last recorded at 188,888 miles on 30 May 2025, 3,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,386 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,502 miles
Average per year
6,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,888 miles
  • 2024 – 185,386 miles
  • 2023 – 180,277 miles
  • 2022 – 175,640 miles
  • 2021 – 170,801 miles
  • 2020 – 166,416 miles
  • 2019 – 162,260 miles
  • 2018 – 160,543 miles
  • 2016 – 151,186 miles
  • 2015 – 135,472 miles
  • 2014 – 126,699 miles
  • 2013 – 115,994 miles
  • 2012 – 108,363 miles
  • 2011 – 100,513 miles
  • 2010 – 90,969 miles
  • 2009 – 82,128 miles
  • 2008 – 77,421 miles
  • 2007 – 69,764 miles
  • 2005 – 59,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,888 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (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))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,888 miles (+3,502)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,888 miles
    Test number
    961630275816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass185,386 miles (+5,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    185,386 miles
    Test number
    309484966667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,277 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,277 miles
    Test number
    658892910725
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail180,275 miles (+4,635)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,275 miles
    Test number
    385283559389
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass175,640 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,640 miles
    Test number
    552933990894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail175,639 miles (+4,838)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,639 miles
    Test number
    370218745405
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass170,801 miles (+4,385)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,801 miles
    Test number
    100005605896
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass166,416 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,416 miles
    Test number
    584580315843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,260 miles (+1,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    162,260 miles
    Test number
    467272459158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass160,543 miles (+9,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,543 miles
    Test number
    992308550377
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass151,186 miles (+15,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,186 miles
    Test number
    285314041202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side front inner steering rack joint

  12. Pass135,472 miles (+8,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,472 miles
    Test number
    181358948731
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass126,699 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,699 miles
    Test number
    709571714302
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail126,697 miles (+10,703)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    399659504332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass115,994 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    987560983227
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFuel filter loose in bracket

  16. Fail115,994 miles (+7,631)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    409565673247
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFuel filter loose in bracket

  17. Pass108,363 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    245690032234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers not operating over full swept area

  18. Fail108,363 miles (+7,850)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    949207322266
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers not operating over full swept area

  19. Pass100,513 miles (+9,544)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,513 miles
    Test number
    587012521210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFuel filter loose

  20. Pass90,969 miles (+8,841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,969 miles
    Test number
    104709900280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack ends

  21. Pass82,128 miles (+4,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    812894529202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass77,421 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    540278828204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,060 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    930148438127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,764 miles (+10,283)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    804495237110
    • NoteFront indicators fading
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked

  25. Pass59,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    59,481 miles
    Test number
    114323535320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V726 KOF

Does V726 KOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V726 KOF expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V726 KOF?
The MOT on V726 KOF expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V726 KOF done?
V726 KOF was recorded at 188,888 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
Has V726 KOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V726 KOF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V726 KOF 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 V726 KOF find?
V726 KOF failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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