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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X59 VESMOT history

X59 VES is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

X59 VES gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
178,138 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 VES was last recorded at 178,138 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,849 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,289 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,138 miles
  • 2022 – 173,849 miles
  • 2021 – 170,179 miles
  • 2020 – 165,484 miles
  • 2019 – 159,935 miles
  • 2017 – 154,138 miles
  • 2016 – 149,946 miles
  • 2015 – 139,142 miles
  • 2014 – 131,190 miles
  • 2013 – 128,890 miles
  • 2012 – 122,486 miles
  • 2011 – 117,078 miles
  • 2010 – 110,234 miles
  • 2009 – 102,309 miles
  • 2008 – 93,263 miles
  • 2007 – 86,105 miles
  • 2006 – 76,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + det

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear seat belt not checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,138 miles (+4,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,138 miles
    Test number
    408261884049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,849 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,849 miles
    Test number
    729102777800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail173,846 miles (+3,667)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,846 miles
    Test number
    363876528435
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass170,179 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    170,179 miles
    Test number
    145955608234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,484 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,484 miles
    Test number
    809443853886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,935 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    159,935 miles
    Test number
    976639541950
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower arm inner bushes perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust systerm rusty

  7. Pass154,138 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,138 miles
    Test number
    431598359227
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + det (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap not locking
    • AdvisoryPoor n/s h/lamp pat
    • AdvisoryWater in o/s/r lamp

  8. Fail154,138 miles (+4,192)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,138 miles
    Test number
    991534277746
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + det (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap not locking
    • AdvisoryPoor n/s h/lamp pat
    • AdvisoryWater in o/s/r lamp

  9. Pass149,946 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,946 miles
    Test number
    233677414144
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap will not lock
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts diff to pull out

  10. Fail149,946 miles (+10,804)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,946 miles
    Test number
    430372771572
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap will not lock
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts diff to pull out

  11. Pass139,142 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,142 miles
    Test number
    487135475046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,190 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,190 miles
    Test number
    108219374418
    • NoteAdvise new front brake hoses fitted due to perishing

  13. Fail131,190 miles (+2,300)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,190 miles
    Test number
    926779774053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise new front brake hoses fitted due to perishing

  14. Pass128,890 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    358728753075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  15. Fail128,890 miles (+6,404)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    518808453064
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  16. Pass122,486 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,486 miles
    Test number
    126438952033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,078 miles (+6,844)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    767483361096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty on inner edges

  18. Pass110,234 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    110,234 miles
    Test number
    852877250006
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty on inner surface
    • NoteNear side rear shockabsorber damp

  19. Fail110,234 miles (+7,925)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,234 miles
    Test number
    112806950471
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty on inner surface
    • NoteNear side rear shockabsorber damp

  20. Pass102,309 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    221960659024
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bottom arm bushes have play
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin rusty

  21. Fail102,309 miles (+9,046)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    292240059016
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bottom arm bushes have play
    • NoteHandbrake has alot of travel
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin rusty

  22. Pass93,263 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    134640258072
    • NoteNear side front wish bone rear bush unboning
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on limet
    • NoteOff side rear drop link slight play
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cut on outter side wall

  23. Fail93,263 miles (+7,158)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    871919148071
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side front wish bone rear bush unboning
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on limet
    • NoteOff side rear drop link slight play
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cut on outter side wall

  24. Pass86,105 miles (+9,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    173208457087
    • NoteNear side and off side front wishbone forward bushes worn

  25. Fail76,361 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,361 miles
    Test number
    163721556071
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass76,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,361 miles
    Test number
    302621356004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X59 VES

Does X59 VES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X59 VES expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X59 VES?
The MOT on X59 VES 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 X59 VES done?
X59 VES was recorded at 178,138 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has X59 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 VES has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X59 VES 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 X59 VES find?
X59 VES passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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