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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

V81 FSFMOT history

V81 FSF is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

V81 FSF green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2025
Mileage
179,533 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 FSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V81 FSF was last recorded at 179,533 miles on 6 May 2025, 5,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,420 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,113 miles
Average per year
6,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,533 miles
  • 2024 – 174,420 miles
  • 2023 – 168,021 miles
  • 2022 – 162,333 miles
  • 2021 – 158,651 miles
  • 2020 – 156,016 miles
  • 2019 – 151,211 miles
  • 2018 – 142,666 miles
  • 2017 – 135,219 miles
  • 2016 – 125,926 miles
  • 2015 – 115,107 miles
  • 2014 – 106,956 miles
  • 2013 – 99,988 miles
  • 2012 – 94,389 miles
  • 2011 – 86,764 miles
  • 2010 – 81,023 miles
  • 2009 – 74,797 miles
  • 2008 – 69,961 miles
  • 2007 – 62,548 miles
  • 2006 – 56,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,533 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe mounting bracket holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe mount bracket holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount bearing starting to seize

What MOT failures 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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail179,533 miles (+5,113)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,533 miles
    Test number
    411900720169
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe mounting bracket holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe mount bracket holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount bearing starting to seize

  2. Pass174,420 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    174,420 miles
    Test number
    506925803587
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Fail174,413 miles (+6,392)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,413 miles
    Test number
    776318725659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure front bush mounting bolt insecure and lock nut missing (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass168,021 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    168,021 miles
    Test number
    287335451574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,333 miles
    Test number
    452151618788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,333 miles (+3,682)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,333 miles
    Test number
    921772067768
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,651 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,651 miles
    Test number
    496730121049
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass156,016 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    156,016 miles
    Test number
    969920207923
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail155,855 miles (+4,644)4 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    871750780355
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass151,211 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,211 miles
    Test number
    676111044589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    325211935030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail142,666 miles (+7,447)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    880786400470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,219 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    660516154266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,926 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    929737725133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,107 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,107 miles
    Test number
    837264165082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,956 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    148502864060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,988 miles (+5,599)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    309533643004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass94,389 miles (+7,625)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    855358552031
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass86,764 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,764 miles
    Test number
    568990971080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,023 miles (+6,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    112265850408
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass74,797 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    744434169055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,961 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    122415268441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,548 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    231076367049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    254385966068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about V81 FSF

Does V81 FSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 FSF expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 FSF?
The MOT on V81 FSF expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 FSF done?
V81 FSF was recorded at 179,533 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 6,409 miles a year.
Has V81 FSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 FSF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V81 FSF 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 V81 FSF find?
V81 FSF failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe mounting bracket holed and corroded; offside rear suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe mount bracket holed and corroded; offside front coolant leak, and 2 more.

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