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Volvo XC70

Gold · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

W18 AWAMOT history

W18 AWA is a gold diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

W18 AWA gold Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
129,311 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 AWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

W18 AWA was last recorded at 129,311 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 5,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2013: 75,399 miles, lower than 97,093 miles on 6 Nov 2012.

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
123,851 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,460 miles
Average per year
6,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,311 miles
  • 2023 – 123,851 miles
  • 2022 – 117,904 miles
  • 2020 – 104,152 miles
  • 2019 – 93,096 miles
  • 2018 – 86,844 miles
  • 2016 – 86,551 miles
  • 2014 – 83,053 miles
  • 2013 – 75,399 miles
  • 2012 – 97,093 miles
  • 2011 – 57,143 miles
  • 2010 – 47,095 miles
  • 2009 – 39,261 miles
  • 2008 – 26,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,311 miles
  • DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,311 miles (+5,460)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,311 miles
    Test number
    768458426110
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass123,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    317834933177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,851 miles (+5,947)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    387951724211
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    898922275572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,904 miles (+13,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    614908805953
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass104,152 miles (+11,056)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,152 miles
    Test number
    288564989579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    125366957170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail93,096 miles (+6,252)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    333808683194
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,844 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    523110671031
    • 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))

  10. Pass86,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    175401257183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,551 miles (+3,498)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    767693899345
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass83,053 miles (+7,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,053 miles
    Test number
    606220404372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,399 miles (-21,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    237583303352
    • 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)

  14. Pass97,093 miles (+30,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    409451512467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,093 miles (+9,950)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    855727202392
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass57,143 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    908278991267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,095 miles (+7,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    814774940154
    • 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)

  18. Pass39,261 miles (+12,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    234939339117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass26,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    680262448150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about W18 AWA

Does W18 AWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W18 AWA expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W18 AWA?
The MOT on W18 AWA expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W18 AWA done?
W18 AWA was recorded at 129,311 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 6,489 miles a year.
Has W18 AWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 AWA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on W18 AWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W18 AWA find?
W18 AWA failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 5 advisories: central exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire; central exhaust silencer insecure; front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides, and 10 more.

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