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Volvo V70

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

V7 ORUMOT history

V7 ORU is a black petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

V7 ORU black Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2023
Mileage
188,779 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 ORU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 ORU was last recorded at 188,779 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 4,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,891 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,888 miles
Average per year
10,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,779 miles
  • 2020 – 183,891 miles
  • 2019 – 176,592 miles
  • 2018 – 167,525 miles
  • 2016 – 149,672 miles
  • 2014 – 133,853 miles
  • 2013 – 125,230 miles
  • 2012 – 115,111 miles
  • 2011 – 102,629 miles
  • 2010 – 89,355 miles
  • 2009 – 76,368 miles
  • 2008 – 59,347 miles
  • 2007 – 41,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 98W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp cracked, not affecting beam pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,779 miles
    Test number
    840422002262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,772 miles (+4,881)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,772 miles
    Test number
    867236367796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass183,891 miles (+7,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,891 miles
    Test number
    970706795813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,592 miles
    Test number
    429670931058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail176,592 miles (+9,067)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,592 miles
    Test number
    272254098601
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass167,525 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    345775018723
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp cracked, not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail167,525 miles (+8,569)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    923637009443
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp cracked, not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass158,956 miles (+9,284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,956 miles
    Test number
    905010118126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,672 miles
    Test number
    509761799221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail149,672 miles (+9,143)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,672 miles
    Test number
    146406888700
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass140,529 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,529 miles
    Test number
    512947878441
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  12. Pass133,853 miles (+8,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    249080964279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass125,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    759726853273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail125,230 miles (+10,119)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    469256253219
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,111 miles (+12,482)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,111 miles
    Test number
    387171652204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,629 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    239430271296
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass102,629 miles (+13,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    938300871203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,355 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    423269950226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass89,355 miles (+12,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    881969050213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    344092479211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,368 miles (+17,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    371202179268
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass59,347 miles (+18,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    274690178208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,079 miles
    Test number
    702543867293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,079 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,079 miles
    Test number
    384863667207
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFont brake pads wearing low

Questions about V7 ORU

Does V7 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 ORU expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 ORU?
The MOT on V7 ORU expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 ORU done?
V7 ORU was recorded at 188,779 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
Has V7 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 ORU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 ORU 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 V7 ORU find?
V7 ORU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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