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Volvo V70

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

W18 ALDMOT history

W18 ALD is a grey diesel Volvo V70 first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

W18 ALD grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
151,664 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 ALD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 ALD was last recorded at 151,664 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,103 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,561 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,664 miles
  • 2025 – 145,103 miles
  • 2024 – 140,429 miles
  • 2023 – 130,405 miles
  • 2022 – 120,653 miles
  • 2021 – 112,504 miles
  • 2020 – 109,423 miles
  • 2019 – 101,423 miles
  • 2018 – 95,043 miles
  • 2017 – 90,760 miles
  • 2016 – 81,124 miles
  • 2015 – 65,589 miles
  • 2014 – 47,518 miles
  • 2013 – 27,460 miles
  • 2012 – 22,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,664 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing onedges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,664 miles (+6,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    151,664 miles
    Test number
    378354301022
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing onedges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass145,103 miles (+4,674)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,103 miles
    Test number
    864762203862
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass140,429 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    573732632763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail140,428 miles (+10,023)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,428 miles
    Test number
    883532228441
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass130,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    223976145519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,405 miles (+9,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    647014244730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass120,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    107481402331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,653 miles (+8,149)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    141528826467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass112,504 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    238928802181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail112,504 miles (+3,081)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    368567332197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass109,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,423 miles
    Test number
    661429093707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,417 miles (+7,994)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,417 miles
    Test number
    969362924671
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector/leak off area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  13. Pass101,423 miles (+6,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    585809963395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass95,043 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,043 miles
    Test number
    312428721891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,760 miles (+9,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    656078990556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,124 miles (+15,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    267026601066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    166448715116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,589 miles (+18,071)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    205903415108
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,518 miles (+20,058)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    287421024479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,460 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,460 miles
    Test number
    896413823176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    998523652137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W18 ALD

Does W18 ALD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 ALD is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 ALD?
The MOT on W18 ALD is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 ALD done?
W18 ALD was recorded at 151,664 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has W18 ALD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 ALD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on W18 ALD 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 W18 ALD find?
W18 ALD passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective and rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing onedges; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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