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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

W256 PAPMOT history

W256 PAP is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

W256 PAP blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
161,881 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 PAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 PAP was last recorded at 161,881 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,879 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,881 miles
  • 2023 – 152,517 miles
  • 2022 – 148,079 miles
  • 2021 – 146,463 miles
  • 2020 – 145,182 miles
  • 2019 – 143,525 miles
  • 2018 – 141,216 miles
  • 2017 – 138,197 miles
  • 2016 – 134,286 miles
  • 2015 – 131,902 miles
  • 2014 – 130,436 miles
  • 2013 – 126,795 miles
  • 2012 – 119,777 miles
  • 2011 – 109,919 miles
  • 2010 – 100,279 miles
  • 2009 – 89,733 miles
  • 2008 – 79,750 miles
  • 2007 – 68,609 miles
  • 2006 – 54,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,881 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bottom on radiatorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,881 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,881 miles
    Test number
    294880088263
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bottom on radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail161,879 miles (+9,362)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,879 miles
    Test number
    331084072718
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bottom on radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass152,517 miles (+4,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,517 miles
    Test number
    809738025815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,079 miles
    Test number
    222398164001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,079 miles (+1,616)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,079 miles
    Test number
    367771709083
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass146,463 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,463 miles
    Test number
    355729255375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,182 miles (+1,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,182 miles
    Test number
    175831975468
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass143,525 miles (+2,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,525 miles
    Test number
    153801036276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass141,216 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    354247706251
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low inner edges and starting to perish

  10. Pass138,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    171698449012
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front tyres perished on sidewall

  11. Fail138,196 miles (+3,910)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,196 miles
    Test number
    781320466117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front tyres perished on sidewall

  12. Pass134,286 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,286 miles
    Test number
    937291237458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,902 miles (+1,466)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    397659085000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall + perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished

  14. Pass130,436 miles (+3,641)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,436 miles
    Test number
    459794294007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass126,795 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    287435783090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail126,776 miles (+6,999)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    348594983036
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass119,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,777 miles
    Test number
    575770312146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,777 miles (+9,858)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,777 miles
    Test number
    368385092051
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are excessively worn.

  19. Pass109,919 miles (+9,640)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    875945591050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/S/F headlamp buld black , Have replaced bulb as affecting pattern
    • NoteSlight pitting to O/S/R disc

  20. Pass100,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    161241190418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,279 miles (+10,546)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    981351690033
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    734683189030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,733 miles (+9,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    313293489002
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,750 miles (+11,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    151581378430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,609 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    551005587073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  26. Fail68,609 miles (+13,630)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    920065287094
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  27. Pass54,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    181180896442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W256 PAP

Does W256 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 PAP expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 PAP?
The MOT on W256 PAP expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 PAP done?
W256 PAP was recorded at 161,881 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 5,861 miles a year.
Has W256 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 PAP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on W256 PAP 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 W256 PAP find?
W256 PAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak bottom on radiator, and 5 more.

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