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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V79 MVWMOT history

V79 MVW is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 216,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
216,646 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 MVW was last recorded at 216,646 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,603 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,646 miles
  • 2024 – 216,603 miles
  • 2022 – 200,874 miles
  • 2021 – 186,605 miles
  • 2020 – 186,566 miles
  • 2014 – 186,150 miles
  • 2013 – 181,543 miles
  • 2012 – 177,663 miles
  • 2011 – 173,544 miles
  • 2009 – 156,072 miles
  • 2008 – 147,741 miles
  • 2007 – 137,740 miles
  • 2006 – 125,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,646 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,646 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    216,646 miles
    Test number
    177447936350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail216,603 miles (+15,729)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,603 miles
    Test number
    464798032669
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass200,874 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,874 miles
    Test number
    614433153231
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail200,874 miles (+14,269)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,874 miles
    Test number
    675643135660
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick to right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick to right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass186,605 miles (+1)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,605 miles
    Test number
    546369181832
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail186,604 miles2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,604 miles
    Test number
    283942442415
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail186,604 miles (+38)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,604 miles
    Test number
    625175556103
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass186,566 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    186,566 miles
    Test number
    215467079449
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail186,564 miles (+414)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,564 miles
    Test number
    737861159940
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail186,150 miles4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,150 miles
    Test number
    507434974221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass186,150 miles (+4,607)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    186,150 miles
    Test number
    995494374275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass181,543 miles (+3,880)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    181,543 miles
    Test number
    429838763268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs surface corrosion

  13. Pass177,663 miles (+114)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    177,663 miles
    Test number
    107329982287
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel filter corroded.

  14. Fail177,549 miles (+4,005)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,549 miles
    Test number
    308112382422
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass173,544 miles (+17,472)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    173,544 miles
    Test number
    399593981291
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  16. Pass156,072 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    156,072 miles
    Test number
    143458849110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,741 miles
    Test number
    353485948465
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass147,741 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    147,741 miles
    Test number
    401735648237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    744721247211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,740 miles (+11,940)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    734791547278
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass125,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    125,800 miles
    Test number
    422110456212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 MVW

Does V79 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 MVW expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 MVW?
The MOT on V79 MVW expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 MVW done?
V79 MVW was recorded at 216,646 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has V79 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 MVW has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V79 MVW 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 V79 MVW find?
V79 MVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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