Volvo V70
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc
V73 GBHMOT history
V73 GBH is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 13 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,416 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 166,416 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,934 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 GBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 GBH was last recorded at 166,416 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,862 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,554 miles
- Average per year
- 3,934 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,416 miles
- 2025 – 163,862 miles
- 2024 – 162,574 miles
- 2023 – 161,632 miles
- 2022 – 160,107 miles
- 2021 – 159,018 miles
- 2020 – 158,142 miles
- 2019 – 157,315 miles
- 2018 – 156,581 miles
- 2017 – 155,569 miles
- 2016 – 155,143 miles
- 2015 – 154,267 miles
- 2014 – 153,777 miles
- 2013 – 152,391 miles
- 2012 – 150,293 miles
- 2011 – 144,184 miles
- 2010 – 137,004 miles
- 2009 – 128,729 miles
- 2008 – 118,719 miles
- 2007 – 106,558 miles
- 2006 – 94,074 miles
- 2005 – 83,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,416 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other materialRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,416 miles (+2,554)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 166,416 miles
- Test number
- 500134650750
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass163,862 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 163,862 miles
- Test number
- 290004424175
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass162,574 miles (+942)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 162,574 miles
- Test number
- 213883342235
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough Top strut mount bearing rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front both sides struts and hub carriers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,632 miles (+1,525)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 161,632 miles
- Test number
- 127817213657
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass160,107 miles (+1,089)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 160,107 miles
- Test number
- 482786331736
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,018 miles (+876)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 159,018 miles
- Test number
- 428654022911
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,142 miles (+827)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 158,142 miles
- Test number
- 883623716035
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses covered in waxoyl
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,315 miles (+734)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 157,315 miles
- Test number
- 798274049095
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded /both sides
Pass156,581 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 156,581 miles
- Test number
- 512801056471
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,569 miles (+426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 155,569 miles
- Test number
- 836584540597
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc surface corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass155,143 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 155,143 miles
- Test number
- 377324910181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail155,131 miles (+864)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,131 miles
- Test number
- 303995903782
- DangerousCentre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated above axle (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass154,267 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 154,267 miles
- Test number
- 959632725246
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOffside inner wing corroded
Fail154,257 miles (+480)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,257 miles
- Test number
- 746439315264
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteEml light on
- NoteEml light on
- NoteOffside inner wing corroded
Pass153,777 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 153,777 miles
- Test number
- 316015824282
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail152,391 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,391 miles
- Test number
- 108317723211
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass152,391 miles (+2,098)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 152,391 miles
- Test number
- 939317023205
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass150,293 miles (+6,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 150,293 miles
- Test number
- 406686302261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass144,184 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 144,184 miles
- Test number
- 429760521251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail144,148 miles (+7,144)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,148 miles
- Test number
- 886520821288
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass137,004 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 137,004 miles
- Test number
- 810705120297
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail136,992 miles (+8,263)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,992 miles
- Test number
- 982784620237
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass128,729 miles (+10,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 128,729 miles
- Test number
- 731743339264
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass118,719 miles (+12,161)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 118,719 miles
- Test number
- 224691138244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 106,558 miles
- Test number
- 461079727245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,556 miles (+12,482)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,556 miles
- Test number
- 374429627282
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,074 miles (+10,206)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 94,074 miles
- Test number
- 902054536211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 83,868 miles
- Test number
- 372922235401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V73 GBH
- Does V73 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 GBH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V73 GBH?
- The MOT on V73 GBH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V73 GBH done?
- V73 GBH was recorded at 166,416 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
- Has V73 GBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 GBH has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2016.
- Has the mileage on V73 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 V73 GBH find?
- V73 GBH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.
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