Volvo logo

Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X69 VBWMOT history

X69 VBW is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 204,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

X69 VBW gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
204,730 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,911 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X69 VBW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X69 VBW
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 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X69 VBW was last recorded at 204,730 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,505 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
9,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 204,730 miles
  • 2020 – 195,550 miles
  • 2019 – 188,142 miles
  • 2018 – 178,196 miles
  • 2017 – 167,310 miles
  • 2016 – 164,322 miles
  • 2015 – 159,104 miles
  • 2014 – 152,769 miles
  • 2013 – 146,041 miles
  • 2012 – 135,616 miles
  • 2011 – 127,309 miles
  • 2010 – 116,555 miles
  • 2009 – 103,855 miles
  • 2008 – 89,880 miles
  • 2007 – 75,038 miles
  • 2006 – 59,668 miles
  • 2005 – 46,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,730 miles (+225)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    204,730 miles
    Test number
    704617903186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail204,505 miles (+8,955)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,505 miles
    Test number
    876527161629
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass195,550 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    195,550 miles
    Test number
    644951808908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail195,539 miles (+7,397)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,539 miles
    Test number
    473717935484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass188,142 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,142 miles
    Test number
    675403092086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,952 miles (+9,756)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,952 miles
    Test number
    914342153431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,196 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,196 miles
    Test number
    837019047939
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail178,190 miles (+10,880)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,190 miles
    Test number
    850205412117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass167,310 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,310 miles
    Test number
    884745972796
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass164,322 miles (+5,218)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,322 miles
    Test number
    870887475390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cutting on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass159,104 miles (+6,335)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,104 miles
    Test number
    717334305287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass152,769 miles (+65)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    152,769 miles
    Test number
    249543524291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail152,704 miles (+6,663)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,704 miles
    Test number
    805508914224
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass146,041 miles (+70)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,041 miles
    Test number
    108096293138
    • DangerousOil leak

  15. Fail145,971 miles (+10,355)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,971 miles
    Test number
    689194093113
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass135,616 miles (+8,307)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,616 miles
    Test number
    156451822239
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSuspension knock from nearside front-further inspection recommended

  17. Pass127,309 miles (+10,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,309 miles
    Test number
    177684421220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass116,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    671248250298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,555 miles (+12,700)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    321378650270
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass103,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    103,855 miles
    Test number
    300429279228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,855 miles (+13,975)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,855 miles
    Test number
    713829279246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass89,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    332318388243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,880 miles (+14,842)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    701077788258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass75,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    212358817384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail75,038 miles (+15,370)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    811748417379
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass59,668 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    241444436321
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail59,661 miles (+13,131)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    350773436316
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass46,530 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    414099845321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail46,530 miles2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    402439645416
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X69 VBW

Does X69 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X69 VBW expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X69 VBW?
The MOT on X69 VBW expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X69 VBW done?
X69 VBW was recorded at 204,730 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 9,911 miles a year.
Has X69 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X69 VBW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X69 VBW 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 X69 VBW find?
X69 VBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all X69 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.