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Volvo V70

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V86 GCEMOT history

V86 GCE is a black petrol Volvo V70 first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 158,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,822 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V86 GCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V86 GCE was last recorded at 158,822 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,108 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,714 miles
Average per year
3,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,822 miles
  • 2024 – 154,108 miles
  • 2023 – 152,892 miles
  • 2022 – 151,618 miles
  • 2021 – 149,720 miles
  • 2020 – 149,011 miles
  • 2019 – 147,537 miles
  • 2018 – 139,061 miles
  • 2017 – 136,405 miles
  • 2016 – 132,972 miles
  • 2015 – 126,694 miles
  • 2014 – 119,723 miles
  • 2013 – 115,708 miles
  • 2011 – 112,918 miles
  • 2010 – 106,266 miles
  • 2008 – 106,094 miles
  • 2007 – 94,940 miles
  • 2006 – 83,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,822 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Head lights right hand dip with covers on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,822 miles (+4,714)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,822 miles
    Test number
    345555413658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,108 miles (+1,216)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,108 miles
    Test number
    612114538463
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,892 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    726921232314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,618 miles (+1,898)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,618 miles
    Test number
    667962599364
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,720 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,720 miles
    Test number
    614298689269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,717 miles (+706)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,717 miles
    Test number
    267697793079
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass149,011 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,011 miles
    Test number
    154222461290
    • AdvisoryRight hand dip head lights with covers

  8. Pass147,537 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,537 miles
    Test number
    455187391203
    • AdvisoryHead lights right hand dip with covers on

  9. Fail147,535 miles (+4,525)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,535 miles
    Test number
    599959754204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lights right hand dip with covers on

  10. Pass143,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    833415983891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail143,010 miles (+3,949)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    503393838530
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding disc blue (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect is dipping to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass139,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,061 miles
    Test number
    620927271046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail139,061 miles (+2,656)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,061 miles
    Test number
    968928499088
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,405 miles
    Test number
    691053739177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,405 miles (+3,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,405 miles
    Test number
    787881595691
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass132,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    899084004231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack free play

  17. Fail132,972 miles (+6,278)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    553858154934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack free play

  18. Pass126,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    986485415051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail126,694 miles (+6,971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    896785715033
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass119,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    268448414058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,723 miles (+4,015)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    407521314089
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  22. Pass115,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,708 miles
    Test number
    136722153091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail115,708 miles (+2,790)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,708 miles
    Test number
    848659543028
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass112,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    758163681230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail112,918 miles (+6,652)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    496209071271
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass106,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    133622270279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Fail106,266 miles (+172)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    893600270249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  28. Pass106,094 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,094 miles
    Test number
    574750028231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,092 miles (+11,152)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,092 miles
    Test number
    323227908231
    • 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 Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  30. Fail94,940 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    723293817286
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  31. Pass94,940 miles (+11,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    743273517272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  32. Pass83,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    551799906225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail83,124 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    493259106232
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V86 GCE

Does V86 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V86 GCE is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V86 GCE?
The MOT on V86 GCE is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V86 GCE done?
V86 GCE was recorded at 158,822 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,904 miles a year.
Has V86 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V86 GCE has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V86 GCE 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 V86 GCE find?
V86 GCE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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