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Volvo C70

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,319 cc

V729 KGJMOT history

V729 KGJ is a silver petrol Volvo C70 first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V729 KGJ silver Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
132,785 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V729 KGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V729 KGJ was last recorded at 132,785 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,872 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,913 miles
Average per year
3,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,785 miles
  • 2025 – 126,872 miles
  • 2024 – 125,249 miles
  • 2023 – 124,605 miles
  • 2021 – 123,791 miles
  • 2020 – 122,418 miles
  • 2019 – 121,682 miles
  • 2018 – 114,012 miles
  • 2017 – 111,949 miles
  • 2016 – 111,001 miles
  • 2015 – 110,075 miles
  • 2014 – 108,164 miles
  • 2013 – 106,329 miles
  • 2012 – 104,291 miles
  • 2011 – 102,728 miles
  • 2010 – 99,774 miles
  • 2009 – 92,085 miles
  • 2008 – 84,114 miles
  • 2007 – 77,559 miles
  • 2006 – 68,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,785 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arm Front Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,785 miles (+5,913)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,785 miles
    Test number
    125635792967
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arm Front Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,872 miles (+1,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,872 miles
    Test number
    696883685029
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,249 miles
    Test number
    828695335391
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has applied protection
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified

  4. Fail125,249 miles (+644)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,249 miles
    Test number
    392462551278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has applied protection
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified

  5. Pass124,605 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    504615572742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,791 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    617798377368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,418 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,418 miles
    Test number
    873876426670
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass121,682 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    122177537377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail121,681 miles (+7,669)14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    351133824271
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass114,012 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,012 miles
    Test number
    388933420734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,949 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    119918272729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,001 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,001 miles
    Test number
    700040471759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,075 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    266673555481
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteEts warning light on

  14. Fail110,075 miles (+1,911)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    347823655159
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteEts warning light on

  15. Pass108,164 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    297240354114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteOFF SIDE MIRROR GLASS IS SECURED WITH TAPE

  16. Fail108,162 miles (+1,833)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,162 miles
    Test number
    476010254140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteOFF SIDE MIRROR GLASS IS SECURED WITH TAPE

  17. Pass106,329 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    826510453154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,328 miles (+2,037)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,328 miles
    Test number
    409549643123
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light indicating a fault

  19. Pass104,291 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    558848532165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,728 miles (+2,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    138034741119
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,774 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    804888340137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,085 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    304126849124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,114 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,114 miles
    Test number
    142641458191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    872225497077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,558 miles (+9,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    704296287089
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  26. Pass68,526 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    843461886020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,506 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,506 miles
    Test number
    751099976043
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Questions about V729 KGJ

Does V729 KGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V729 KGJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V729 KGJ?
The MOT on V729 KGJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V729 KGJ done?
V729 KGJ was recorded at 132,785 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
Has V729 KGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V729 KGJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V729 KGJ 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 V729 KGJ find?
V729 KGJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; central front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bush's, and 1 more.

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