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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

W651 XMJMOT history

W651 XMJ is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 27 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 246,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

W651 XMJ green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
246,813 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 XMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

W651 XMJ was last recorded at 246,813 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 9,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,907 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,906 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,813 miles
  • 2025 – 236,907 miles
  • 2024 – 225,899 miles
  • 2023 – 222,654 miles
  • 2022 – 217,636 miles
  • 2021 – 213,916 miles
  • 2020 – 208,359 miles
  • 2019 – 196,377 miles
  • 2018 – 189,850 miles
  • 2017 – 179,579 miles
  • 2016 – 169,144 miles
  • 2015 – 161,405 miles
  • 2014 – 157,453 miles
  • 2013 – 156,507 miles
  • 2012 – 154,783 miles
  • 2011 – 151,444 miles
  • 2009 – 144,791 miles
  • 2008 – 141,146 miles
  • 2007 – 135,437 miles
  • 2006 – 126,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail246,813 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside front headlight lens cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail246,813 miles (+9,906)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,813 miles
    Test number
    654478841441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass236,907 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    236,907 miles
    Test number
    498837703551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail236,907 miles (+11,008)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,907 miles
    Test number
    712992566478
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass225,899 miles (+3,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    225,899 miles
    Test number
    249237872150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass222,654 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    222,654 miles
    Test number
    560550904156
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail222,654 miles (+5,018)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,654 miles
    Test number
    639112504380
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass217,636 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,636 miles
    Test number
    883080528013
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lens cloudy

  8. Fail217,636 miles (+3,720)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,636 miles
    Test number
    125086245948
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lens cloudy

  9. Pass213,916 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    213,916 miles
    Test number
    138899833684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass208,359 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    208,359 miles
    Test number
    142966229153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in shaft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail208,342 miles (+11,965)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,342 miles
    Test number
    386551531645
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass196,377 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,377 miles
    Test number
    148191719405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass189,850 miles (+10,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    189,850 miles
    Test number
    190926548493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,579 miles (+10,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    179,579 miles
    Test number
    255562398177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass169,144 miles (+7,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    169,144 miles
    Test number
    772502640560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass161,405 miles (+3,952)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    161,405 miles
    Test number
    739006905108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass157,453 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    157,453 miles
    Test number
    996272224104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear shock absorber lower bushes perished.

  18. Fail157,452 miles (+945)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,452 miles
    Test number
    785310124135
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear shock absorber lower bushes perished.

  19. Pass156,507 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    156,507 miles
    Test number
    707605323249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass154,783 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    154,783 miles
    Test number
    866558342265
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass151,444 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    151,444 miles
    Test number
    256198841255
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass144,791 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    144,791 miles
    Test number
    310493809353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,777 miles (+3,631)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,777 miles
    Test number
    422239899275
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass141,146 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    141,146 miles
    Test number
    502254588285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass135,437 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    342569687217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass126,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    774030186291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W651 XMJ

Does W651 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 XMJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on W651 XMJ?
The MOT on W651 XMJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W651 XMJ done?
W651 XMJ was recorded at 246,813 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has W651 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 XMJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on W651 XMJ 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 W651 XMJ find?
W651 XMJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 14 more.

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