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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V85 DBRMOT history

V85 DBR is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 266,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
266,936 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 DBR was last recorded at 266,936 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 7,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,613 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,323 miles
Average per year
12,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 266,936 miles
  • 2021 – 259,613 miles
  • 2020 – 252,357 miles
  • 2019 – 245,560 miles
  • 2018 – 236,289 miles
  • 2017 – 227,593 miles
  • 2016 – 220,902 miles
  • 2015 – 210,113 miles
  • 2014 – 180,317 miles
  • 2013 – 156,726 miles
  • 2012 – 139,798 miles
  • 2011 – 124,694 miles
  • 2010 – 114,051 miles
  • 2009 – 102,537 miles
  • 2008 – 88,228 miles
  • 2007 – 77,356 miles
  • 2006 – 61,941 miles
  • 2005 – 42,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,936 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,936 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    266,936 miles
    Test number
    892452315618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass259,613 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    259,613 miles
    Test number
    426023312070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass252,357 miles (+6,797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    252,357 miles
    Test number
    730418309360
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass245,560 miles (+9,271)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    245,560 miles
    Test number
    977655498437
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass236,289 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    236,289 miles
    Test number
    314776194433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass227,593 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    227,593 miles
    Test number
    156998362823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass220,902 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    220,902 miles
    Test number
    892995007072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass210,113 miles (+29,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    210,113 miles
    Test number
    640849749636
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryTrackrods slight play

  9. Pass180,317 miles (+23,591)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    180,317 miles
    Test number
    356719704336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,726 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    156,726 miles
    Test number
    769029003305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBottom arm bushes starting to perish
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteRear shocky bushes starting to perish

  11. Fail156,726 miles (+16,928)9 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,726 miles
    Test number
    997038703365
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBottom arm bushes starting to perish
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteCoolant level low/ light on
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteRear shocky bushes starting to perish

  12. Pass139,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    479678602359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  13. Fail139,797 miles (+15,103)3 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,797 miles
    Test number
    457238802452
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass124,694 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    124,694 miles
    Test number
    476741411494
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail124,693 miles (+10,642)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,693 miles
    Test number
    549769701332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass114,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    943063370218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,051 miles (+11,514)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    330833770260
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass102,537 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,537 miles
    Test number
    354808879233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear no plate slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail102,537 miles (+14,309)5 failures1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,537 miles
    Test number
    552908779251
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear handbrake in hub check
    • NoteRear no plate slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass88,228 miles (+10,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    303251468215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,356 miles (+15,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    372194167486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,941 miles (+19,679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    233170956299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    410543955127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 DBR

Does V85 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 DBR expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 DBR?
The MOT on V85 DBR expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 DBR done?
V85 DBR was recorded at 266,936 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 12,860 miles a year.
Has V85 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 DBR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on V85 DBR 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 V85 DBR find?
V85 DBR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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