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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X761 EKXMOT history

X761 EKX is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 316,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

X761 EKX green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
316,423 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 EKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 EKX was last recorded at 316,423 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 10,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2011: 138,154 miles, lower than 138,351 miles on 8 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
305,823 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,600 miles
Average per year
12,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 316,423 miles
  • 2023 – 305,823 miles
  • 2022 – 293,652 miles
  • 2021 – 282,270 miles
  • 2020 – 273,148 miles
  • 2019 – 261,855 miles
  • 2018 – 244,788 miles
  • 2017 – 230,793 miles
  • 2016 – 217,578 miles
  • 2015 – 200,671 miles
  • 2014 – 186,241 miles
  • 2013 – 170,180 miles
  • 2012 – 153,875 miles
  • 2011 – 138,154 miles
  • 2010 – 124,571 miles
  • 2009 – 113,803 miles
  • 2008 – 103,439 miles
  • 2007 – 98,009 miles
  • 2006 – 85,855 miles
  • 2005 – 75,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass316,423 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both steering rack ball joints have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central handbrake lever close to resever travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass316,423 miles (+10,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    316,423 miles
    Test number
    927814846230
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass305,823 miles (+12,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    305,823 miles
    Test number
    978091304753
    • AdvisoryFront steering lock stops worn
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass293,652 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    293,652 miles
    Test number
    526607334334
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail293,651 miles (+11,381)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,651 miles
    Test number
    610300169606
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass282,270 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    282,270 miles
    Test number
    586606076606
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering stop bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering stop bush worn
  6. Fail282,270 miles (+9,122)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,270 miles
    Test number
    579314291300
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering stop bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering stop bush worn
  7. Pass273,148 miles (+248)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    273,148 miles
    Test number
    663314553299
    • AdvisoryCentral handbrake lever close to resever travel
    • AdvisoryCentral middle box corroded and peeling,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower golf sticker stuck on screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail272,900 miles (+11,045)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,900 miles
    Test number
    470169356902
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral handbrake lever close to resever travel
    • AdvisoryCentral middle box corroded and peeling,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower golf sticker stuck on screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass261,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    261,855 miles
    Test number
    946651203262
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail261,855 miles (+17,067)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,855 miles
    Test number
    162920825049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
  11. Pass244,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    244,788 miles
    Test number
    339197245429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering lock stop pads worn
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ball joints have slight play
  12. Fail244,788 miles (+13,995)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,788 miles
    Test number
    953518196878
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering lock stop pads worn
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ball joints have slight play
  13. Pass230,793 miles (+13,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    230,793 miles
    Test number
    224812635296
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass217,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    217,578 miles
    Test number
    342620250174
    • AdvisoryBoth front rack ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF lower arm rear bush debonding
  15. Fail217,577 miles (+4,631)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,577 miles
    Test number
    846862821861
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front rack ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF lower arm rear bush debonding
  16. Pass212,946 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    212,946 miles
    Test number
    901956813046
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail212,946 miles (+12,275)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,946 miles
    Test number
    434602320035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass200,671 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    200,671 miles
    Test number
    407904295121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Fail200,671 miles (+14,430)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,671 miles
    Test number
    377714695180
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass186,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    186,241 miles
    Test number
    269999294429
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Fail186,241 miles (+16,061)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,241 miles
    Test number
    357769294169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  22. Pass170,180 miles (+16,305)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    170,180 miles
    Test number
    348025963145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  23. Pass153,875 miles (+15,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    153,875 miles
    Test number
    158196032153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  24. Pass138,154 miles (-197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    138,154 miles
    Test number
    706271001170
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail138,351 miles (+13,780)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,351 miles
    Test number
    117508491048
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass124,571 miles (+10,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    124,571 miles
    Test number
    670816900166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass113,803 miles (+10,364)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,803 miles
    Test number
    584068519174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,439 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,439 miles
    Test number
    890997128166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass98,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    230289187257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail98,009 miles (+12,154)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    141628887252
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  31. Pass85,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    433215186274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  32. Fail85,855 miles (+10,367)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    644275286219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  33. Pass75,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,488 miles
    Test number
    571278275217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X761 EKX

Does X761 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X761 EKX expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X761 EKX?
The MOT on X761 EKX expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X761 EKX done?
X761 EKX was recorded at 316,423 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 12,871 miles a year.
Has X761 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 EKX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X761 EKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X761 EKX find?
X761 EKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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