
Volvo V70
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc
X747 GBPMOT history
X747 GBP is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 156,613 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 156,613 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X747 GBP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X747 GBP was last recorded at 156,613 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 156,597 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 6,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,613 miles
- 2023 – 148,444 miles
- 2022 – 141,868 miles
- 2021 – 134,886 miles
- 2018 – 121,775 miles
- 2017 – 113,928 miles
- 2016 – 109,016 miles
- 2015 – 105,181 miles
- 2014 – 99,044 miles
- 2013 – 94,310 miles
- 2012 – 84,820 miles
- 2011 – 75,977 miles
- 2010 – 65,618 miles
- 2009 – 53,785 miles
- 2008 – 44,326 miles
- 2007 – 38,345 miles
- 2006 – 32,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth inner tie rods slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEngine torque link has playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective tailbox (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear shockabsorbers and springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Reverse light inop
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,613 miles (+16)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 156,613 miles
- Test number
- 740334588679
- AdvisoryBoth inner tie rods slight play
- AdvisoryEngine torque link has play
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear shockabsorbers and springs corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail156,597 miles (+8,153)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,597 miles
- Test number
- 259898368246
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner tie rods slight play
- AdvisoryEngine torque link has play
- 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 Exhaust mounting defective tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear shockabsorbers and springs corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass148,444 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 148,444 miles
- Test number
- 345316905165
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Fail148,444 miles (+6,576)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,444 miles
- Test number
- 285037851018
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Pass141,868 miles (+2)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 141,868 miles
- Test number
- 201989403284
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded both sides
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Fail141,866 miles (+6,980)1 dangerous7 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,866 miles
- Test number
- 464892178940
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded both sides
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Pass134,886 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,886 miles
- Test number
- 542799228242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,884 miles4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,884 miles
- Test number
- 262747765888
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 870702614111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,775 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 121,775 miles
- Test number
- 275290646157
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail121,773 miles (+7,845)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,773 miles
- Test number
- 944919851246
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 113,928 miles
- Test number
- 776894241208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,928 miles (+4,912)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,928 miles
- Test number
- 437904842953
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass109,016 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 109,016 miles
- Test number
- 168138383300
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail109,012 miles (+3,831)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,012 miles
- Test number
- 740607645854
- FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,181 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 105,181 miles
- Test number
- 280713900686
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail105,179 miles (+6,135)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,179 miles
- Test number
- 995978259038
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass99,044 miles (+139)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 99,044 miles
- Test number
- 895540484276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOff/side nr/side front steering lock stop bushes worn
Fail98,905 miles (+4,595)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,905 miles
- Test number
- 677562674235
- FailureOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOff/side nr/side front steering lock stop bushes worn
Pass94,310 miles (+138)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,310 miles
- Test number
- 755249533221
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteEngine managment warning light on
- NoteO/s n/s steering lock stop bushes deterioated at front
Fail94,172 miles (+9,352)10 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,172 miles
- Test number
- 458991033240
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower 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 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteEngine managment warning light on
- NoteO/s n/s steering lock stop bushes deterioated at front
Pass84,820 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,820 miles
- Test number
- 765486722201
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSrs system indicates a fault + air bag on
Fail84,816 miles (+8,839)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,816 miles
- Test number
- 355950422458
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower 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 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSrs system indicates a fault + air bag on
Pass75,977 miles (+10,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 75,977 miles
- Test number
- 349407011221
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 65,618 miles
- Test number
- 352567000435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,618 miles (+11,833)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,618 miles
- Test number
- 800517900253
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass53,785 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 53,785 miles
- Test number
- 203222309203
- 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)
Fail53,779 miles (+9,453)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,779 miles
- Test number
- 494691209251
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- 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)
Pass44,326 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,326 miles
- Test number
- 952398718200
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass38,345 miles (+5,702)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 38,345 miles
- Test number
- 864164717284
- NoteOffside and nearside front wishbone bushes are worn slightly
- NoteOffside and nearside rear stabalisor bar link rods are worn slightly
Pass32,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 32,643 miles
- Test number
- 804992416258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X747 GBP
- Does X747 GBP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X747 GBP expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X747 GBP?
- The MOT on X747 GBP expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X747 GBP done?
- X747 GBP was recorded at 156,613 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 6,742 miles a year.
- Has X747 GBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X747 GBP has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on X747 GBP 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 X747 GBP find?
- X747 GBP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 8 advisories: both inner tie rods slight play; engine torque link has play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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