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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V7 PLPMOT history

V7 PLP is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 14 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

V7 PLP gold Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,298 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 PLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 PLP was last recorded at 138,298 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2013: 56,747 miles, lower than 65,746 miles on 12 Mar 2013.
  • 6 Jun 2017: 75,514 miles, lower than 94,923 miles on 7 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,923 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,375 miles
Average per year
6,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,298 miles
  • 2025 – 133,923 miles
  • 2024 – 126,938 miles
  • 2023 – 119,074 miles
  • 2022 – 111,249 miles
  • 2021 – 103,633 miles
  • 2020 – 99,182 miles
  • 2019 – 91,571 miles
  • 2018 – 83,102 miles
  • 2017 – 75,514 miles
  • 2016 – 72,724 miles
  • 2015 – 70,725 miles
  • 2014 – 67,849 miles
  • 2013 – 56,747 miles
  • 2012 – 59,404 miles
  • 2011 – 48,235 miles
  • 2010 – 35,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,298 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,298 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,298 miles
    Test number
    552470227413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,923 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,923 miles
    Test number
    915319031370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,938 miles (+7,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    515655869264
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  4. Pass119,074 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    834943018031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,249 miles (+7,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,249 miles
    Test number
    412710202348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass103,633 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    249625857165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,182 miles (+7,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    127503891129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass91,571 miles (+98)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    250058479075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail91,473 miles (+8,371)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,473 miles
    Test number
    359869615099
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass83,102 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,102 miles
    Test number
    314222062127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,514 miles (-19,409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    766327679045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,923 miles (+22,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    169438939923
    • 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)
  13. Pass72,724 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    292565490916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,725 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    266299465067
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail70,724 miles (+2,875)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    839648765066
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass67,849 miles (+11,102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    336899974080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,747 miles (-8,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    249483473060
    • NoteN/s/r lamp unit cracked
  18. Fail65,746 miles (+6,342)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    208721073099
    • FailureNearside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteN/s/f marker bulb not working
    • NoteN/s/r lamp unit cracked
  19. Pass59,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    475522052020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,404 miles (+11,169)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    647712952089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass48,235 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,235 miles
    Test number
    966798941065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,232 miles (+12,684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    668276941047
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  23. Pass35,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    814081060077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V7 PLP

Does V7 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 PLP is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 PLP?
The MOT on V7 PLP is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 PLP done?
V7 PLP was recorded at 138,298 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,457 miles a year.
Has V7 PLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 PLP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V7 PLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 PLP find?
V7 PLP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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