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Volvo XC70

Purple · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

X70 PHJMOT history

X70 PHJ is a purple diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

X70 PHJ purple Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,172 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X70 PHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X70 PHJ was last recorded at 126,172 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,060 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
5,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,172 miles
  • 2024 – 126,060 miles
  • 2023 – 125,840 miles
  • 2022 – 124,959 miles
  • 2021 – 120,978 miles
  • 2020 – 119,949 miles
  • 2019 – 119,419 miles
  • 2018 – 118,562 miles
  • 2017 – 113,151 miles
  • 2016 – 104,303 miles
  • 2015 – 96,510 miles
  • 2014 – 85,338 miles
  • 2013 – 68,817 miles
  • 2012 – 53,440 miles
  • 2011 – 44,897 miles
  • 2010 – 37,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,172 miles (+112)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,172 miles
    Test number
    663713035682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,060 miles (+220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    822781477558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass125,840 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,840 miles
    Test number
    146748755405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  4. Pass124,959 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,959 miles
    Test number
    547472254455
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  5. Fail124,957 miles (+3,979)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    114668312222
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  6. Pass120,978 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,978 miles
    Test number
    575952201505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,971 miles (+1,022)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    173095701418
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault warning light on (1.7 (b))

  8. Pass119,949 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,949 miles
    Test number
    883676686338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,883 miles (+464)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,883 miles
    Test number
    798522994801
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,419 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    570654107814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,562 miles (+5,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,562 miles
    Test number
    425569609815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,151 miles (+8,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    846883598658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass104,303 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,303 miles
    Test number
    693906182367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,510 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,510 miles
    Test number
    961286158398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail96,496 miles (+11,158)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,496 miles
    Test number
    171274595931
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,338 miles (+16,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    356004234472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail68,817 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    445749653270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,817 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    657219953205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,881 miles (+9,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    875021423022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,440 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    848063502017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,897 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    789789611000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    524044710045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X70 PHJ

Does X70 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X70 PHJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X70 PHJ?
The MOT on X70 PHJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X70 PHJ done?
X70 PHJ was recorded at 126,172 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,591 miles a year.
Has X70 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X70 PHJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X70 PHJ 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 X70 PHJ find?
X70 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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