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Volvo V70

Brown · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X445 GADMOT history

X445 GAD is a brown petrol Volvo V70 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

X445 GAD brown Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,587 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X445 GAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X445 GAD was last recorded at 154,587 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,525 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
4,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,587 miles
  • 2024 – 151,654 miles
  • 2023 – 147,057 miles
  • 2022 – 145,154 miles
  • 2021 – 144,197 miles
  • 2020 – 135,858 miles
  • 2019 – 132,290 miles
  • 2018 – 130,154 miles
  • 2017 – 127,174 miles
  • 2016 – 120,009 miles
  • 2015 – 110,557 miles
  • 2014 – 103,336 miles
  • 2013 – 99,784 miles
  • 2012 – 97,612 miles
  • 2011 – 94,614 miles
  • 2010 – 92,022 miles
  • 2009 – 88,374 miles
  • 2008 – 84,964 miles
  • 2007 – 80,755 miles
  • 2006 – 75,613 miles
  • 2005 – 70,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • MIL lamp iluminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Head lamp switch loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,587 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,587 miles
    Test number
    180267349077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,525 miles (+2,871)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,525 miles
    Test number
    489217043839
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,654 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,654 miles
    Test number
    156233614146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,057 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,057 miles
    Test number
    970333692895
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp iluminated
    • AdvisoryHead lamp switch loose

  5. Fail147,047 miles (+1,893)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,047 miles
    Test number
    382565594209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp iluminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp switch loose

  6. Pass145,154 miles (+957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,154 miles
    Test number
    545475416492
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,197 miles
    Test number
    796340664838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail144,197 miles (+8,339)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,197 miles
    Test number
    275484864707
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,858 miles (+3,568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,858 miles
    Test number
    902215571532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,290 miles (+2,136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,290 miles
    Test number
    259841488470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened is getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicators starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in off side inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,154 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,154 miles
    Test number
    423348672735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm rack internal bush has free play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail130,154 miles (+2,980)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,154 miles
    Test number
    531692422967
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm rack internal bush has free play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,174 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,174 miles
    Test number
    507340471960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,009 miles (+9,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    939594704884
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUneven wear o/s rear tyre

  15. Pass110,557 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    220012239412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail110,167 miles (+6,831)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    659373965823
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass103,336 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    389080874407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass99,784 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    319714653481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    635441372292
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail97,612 miles (+2,998)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    289292762290
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass94,614 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,614 miles
    Test number
    649337151252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,022 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    944614960287
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass88,374 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    802916539281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,964 miles
    Test number
    453487248232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,964 miles (+4,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,964 miles
    Test number
    622787448273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass80,755 miles (+5,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    234066047217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass75,613 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    682697446259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,613 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    884709045261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Fail70,580 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    232774845248
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X445 GAD

Does X445 GAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X445 GAD expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X445 GAD?
The MOT on X445 GAD expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X445 GAD done?
X445 GAD was recorded at 154,587 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
Has X445 GAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X445 GAD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X445 GAD 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 X445 GAD find?
X445 GAD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush.

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