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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V72 UBWMOT history

V72 UBW is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2025
Mileage
193,478 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V72 UBW was last recorded at 193,478 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,679 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,799 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,478 miles
  • 2024 – 191,679 miles
  • 2023 – 189,267 miles
  • 2022 – 187,914 miles
  • 2020 – 185,668 miles
  • 2019 – 183,352 miles
  • 2018 – 181,130 miles
  • 2017 – 177,246 miles
  • 2016 – 175,330 miles
  • 2015 – 172,335 miles
  • 2014 – 169,054 miles
  • 2013 – 164,269 miles
  • 2012 – 156,771 miles
  • 2011 – 151,081 miles
  • 2010 – 145,076 miles
  • 2009 – 138,491 miles
  • 2008 – 131,990 miles
  • 2007 – 123,045 miles
  • 2006 – 113,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,478 miles
  • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail193,478 miles (+1,799)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,478 miles
    Test number
    747143783958
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,679 miles (+2,412)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    191,679 miles
    Test number
    652394669703
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel in engine compartment

  3. Pass189,267 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,267 miles
    Test number
    984953846000
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,262 miles (+1,348)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,262 miles
    Test number
    682110161150
    • MajorNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass187,914 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,914 miles
    Test number
    638888524637
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail187,914 miles (+2,246)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,914 miles
    Test number
    804664189273
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,668 miles (+2,316)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,668 miles
    Test number
    544190841273
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake reading lower than n/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass183,352 miles (+2,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,352 miles
    Test number
    335383764516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass181,130 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,130 miles
    Test number
    314235395977
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes unbonding but no excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail181,124 miles (+3,878)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,124 miles
    Test number
    704380668945
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes unbonding but no excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass177,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    177,246 miles
    Test number
    251438115460
    • AdvisoryLight twist in n/s front brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes weak

  12. Fail177,246 miles (+1,916)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,246 miles
    Test number
    515591013417
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryLight twist in n/s front brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes weak

  13. Pass175,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    175,330 miles
    Test number
    918975924408
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light output "low"
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes weak

  14. Fail175,330 miles (+2,995)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,330 miles
    Test number
    458118048980
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light output "low"
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes weak

  15. Pass172,335 miles (+3,281)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    172,335 miles
    Test number
    264834416925
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axel bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axel bush perished

  16. Pass169,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    169,054 miles
    Test number
    285397984245
    • NoteRear subframe mounting bushes weak

  17. Fail169,054 miles (+4,785)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,054 miles
    Test number
    168140884200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear subframe mounting bushes weak

  18. Pass164,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    164,269 miles
    Test number
    575490573296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail164,269 miles (+7,498)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,269 miles
    Test number
    178179463206
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc surface corroded.

  20. Pass156,771 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    156,771 miles
    Test number
    619237172279
    • 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)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bushes weak.
    • NoteRear subframe bushes weak.

  21. Fail156,771 miles (+5,690)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,771 miles
    Test number
    977065072272
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bushes weak.
    • NoteRear subframe bushes weak.

  22. Pass151,081 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    151,081 miles
    Test number
    318212151486
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail150,930 miles (+5,854)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,930 miles
    Test number
    725338731243
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass145,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    145,076 miles
    Test number
    530744260205
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  25. Fail145,076 miles (+6,585)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,076 miles
    Test number
    814314560240
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  26. Pass138,491 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    138,491 miles
    Test number
    622450759242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in o/s front outer tyre wall.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread worn down to legal limit.
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  27. Fail138,491 miles (+6,501)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,491 miles
    Test number
    841110259243
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in o/s front outer tyre wall.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread worn down to legal limit.
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  28. Pass131,990 miles (+47)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    131,990 miles
    Test number
    123986458259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate has started to de-laminate

  29. Fail131,943 miles (+8,898)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,943 miles
    Test number
    964754258217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate has started to de-laminate

  30. Pass123,045 miles (+9,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    123,045 miles
    Test number
    680660857295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Pass113,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    113,158 miles
    Test number
    804488966298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 UBW

Does V72 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 UBW expired on 22 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 UBW?
The MOT on V72 UBW expired on 22 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 UBW done?
V72 UBW was recorded at 193,478 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has V72 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 UBW has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V72 UBW 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 V72 UBW find?
V72 UBW failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front fuel system component leaking; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front position lamp not working, and 9 more.

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