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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X768 EKXMOT history

X768 EKX is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2020 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

X768 EKX silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2020
Mileage
120,241 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 EKX
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
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X768 EKX was last recorded at 120,241 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,992 miles · 11 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
1,249 miles
Average per year
4,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,241 miles
  • 2019 – 118,992 miles
  • 2017 – 110,060 miles
  • 2016 – 104,676 miles
  • 2015 – 101,810 miles
  • 2014 – 99,519 miles
  • 2013 – 90,787 miles
  • 2012 – 81,715 miles
  • 2011 – 81,444 miles
  • 2010 – 78,833 miles
  • 2009 – 75,190 miles
  • 2008 – 69,687 miles
  • 2007 – 60,793 miles
  • 2006 – 51,161 miles
  • 2005 – 42,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,241 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible BROKEN PART MISSING (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced WATER CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR SHOCKS CORRODED
  • 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 Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,241 miles (+1,249)4 dangerous10 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,241 miles
    Test number
    983029879898
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible BROKEN PART MISSING (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced WATER CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCKS CORRODED
    • 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 Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,992 miles (+8,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    512880755595
    • 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))

  3. Pass110,060 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    865241247074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  4. Fail110,058 miles (+5,382)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    250732945618
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  5. Pass104,676 miles (+2,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    561071582409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slight low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass101,810 miles (+2,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    255444905459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass99,519 miles (+4)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,519 miles
    Test number
    535656404198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  8. Fail99,515 miles (+8,728)5 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    638814904122
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  9. Pass90,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    199396803190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,787 miles (+9,072)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    976525803199
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass81,715 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    248977702190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    319533501462
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    657173991145
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth sides front steering lock bushes perished and split Front brake discs lipped and poss under wear limit

  14. Pass78,833 miles (+3,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,833 miles
    Test number
    413020630250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,190 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,190 miles
    Test number
    350291669476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,687 miles (+8,894)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,687 miles
    Test number
    933535188207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBODY DAMAGE TO N/S/R
    • NoteNUMBER PLATES GETTING POOR.

  17. Fail60,793 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    514793197248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Pass60,793 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    944603697233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,161 miles (+8,692)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    970304166275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER RACK JOINT.

  20. Pass42,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    251370975221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X768 EKX

Does X768 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X768 EKX expired on 10 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X768 EKX?
The MOT on X768 EKX expired on 10 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X768 EKX done?
X768 EKX was recorded at 120,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 4,336 miles a year.
Has X768 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 EKX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X768 EKX 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 X768 EKX find?
X768 EKX failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear inner tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 22 more.

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