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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,319 cc

V73 DDPMOT history

V73 DDP is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V73 DDP silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,465 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 DDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 DDP was last recorded at 145,465 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,498 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
967 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,465 miles
  • 2024 – 144,498 miles
  • 2023 – 142,122 miles
  • 2022 – 137,806 miles
  • 2021 – 134,639 miles
  • 2020 – 132,044 miles
  • 2019 – 129,252 miles
  • 2018 – 125,727 miles
  • 2016 – 122,416 miles
  • 2015 – 114,974 miles
  • 2014 – 107,619 miles
  • 2013 – 101,263 miles
  • 2012 – 93,613 miles
  • 2011 – 82,697 miles
  • 2010 – 72,618 miles
  • 2009 – 65,130 miles
  • 2008 – 55,902 miles
  • 2007 – 44,201 miles
  • 2006 – 33,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes ,on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight free travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,465 miles (+967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,465 miles
    Test number
    673413045328
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes ,on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass144,498 miles (+2,376)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,498 miles
    Test number
    766112441330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides need adjustment/repair (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,122 miles (+39)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    167389936192
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail142,083 miles (+4,277)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,083 miles
    Test number
    698648416550
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass137,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,806 miles
    Test number
    349079520382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,806 miles (+3,167)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,806 miles
    Test number
    708204966446
    • MajorExhaust system insecure REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET IS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass134,639 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,639 miles
    Test number
    774710172107
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight free travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,637 miles (+2,593)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,637 miles
    Test number
    926574371484
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight free travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,044 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    809879885440
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail132,044 miles (+2,792)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    522508447188
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass129,252 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,252 miles
    Test number
    310268228514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,727 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,727 miles
    Test number
    931224475762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,416 miles (+7,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    622964386592
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass114,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    704049424983
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail114,974 miles (+7,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    870105399097
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass107,619 miles (+6,356)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    969577204302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s o/s rear coil springs lightly rusted
    • NoteRear anti roll bar lightly rusted

  17. Pass101,263 miles (+7,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,263 miles
    Test number
    509714003375
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass93,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    646326102329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,613 miles (+10,916)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    829766502386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass82,697 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    566916701357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,618 miles (+7,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    884731690280
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass65,130 miles (+9,228)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    213268409340
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in both track rod ball joints
    • NoteVery slight play noted in both front lower suspension arm bushes
    • NoteWear noted to both steering lock stops

  23. Pass55,902 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,902 miles
    Test number
    142849428330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    523912937360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,201 miles (+11,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    202622037329
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass33,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    513420646306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 DDP

Does V73 DDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 DDP is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V73 DDP?
The MOT on V73 DDP is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V73 DDP done?
V73 DDP was recorded at 145,465 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has V73 DDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 DDP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V73 DDP 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 V73 DDP find?
V73 DDP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes ,on limit; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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