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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X773 EKXMOT history

X773 EKX is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2019 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

X773 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 28 Dec 2019
Mileage
185,470 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X773 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
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2019
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

X773 EKX was last recorded at 185,470 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 9,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,556 miles · 29 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
9,914 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,470 miles
  • 2018 – 175,556 miles
  • 2017 – 171,793 miles
  • 2016 – 163,184 miles
  • 2015 – 154,779 miles
  • 2014 – 147,227 miles
  • 2013 – 139,052 miles
  • 2012 – 130,223 miles
  • 2011 – 122,365 miles
  • 2010 – 114,957 miles
  • 2009 – 107,761 miles
  • 2008 – 100,905 miles
  • 2007 – 91,702 miles
  • 2006 – 81,902 miles
  • 2005 – 78,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,470 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside outer cv gaiter perished.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,470 miles (+9,914)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,470 miles
    Test number
    356149616869
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass175,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    175,556 miles
    Test number
    304757624154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,556 miles (+3,763)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,556 miles
    Test number
    786026186251
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass171,793 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,793 miles
    Test number
    332799742981
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter perished.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Fail171,788 miles (+8,604)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,788 miles
    Test number
    381735031016
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter perished.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass163,184 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,184 miles
    Test number
    469543375941
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter perished.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail163,184 miles (+8,405)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,184 miles
    Test number
    181762020153
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter perished.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass154,779 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,779 miles
    Test number
    253093446031
    • AdvisoryBoth steering stops worn.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front strut bush.
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter perished.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside steering rack inner joint.

  9. Fail154,779 miles (+7,552)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,779 miles
    Test number
    570536353494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering stops worn.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front strut bush.
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter perished.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside steering rack inner joint.

  10. Pass147,227 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    147,227 miles
    Test number
    405811614361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteExhaust system metal hanging mounts heavily corroded and one centre mount insecure.
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.
    • NoteOffside front outer c.v gaiter perished.
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front strut.
    • NoteSlight movement in offside steering rack inner joint.

  11. Fail147,227 miles (+8,175)2 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,227 miles
    Test number
    528821914332
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine mangement light on.
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteExhaust system metal hanging mounts heavily corroded and one centre mount insecure.
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.
    • NoteOffside front outer c.v gaiter perished.
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front strut.
    • NoteSlight movement in offside steering rack inner joint.

  12. Pass139,052 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    496870813343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,223 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,223 miles
    Test number
    615824082235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,365 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    989429371280
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar links have play (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges/perishing (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on edges
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f outer cv gaitor pin holed(may need replacing soon)
    • NoteSuspension shows age/wear

  15. Fail122,365 miles (+7,408)5 failures11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    425609371236
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar links have play (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexis perishing (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges/perishing (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on edges
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places (may need replacing soon)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn (will need replacing soon)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteHandbrake has travel
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteN/s/f outer cv gaitor pin holed(may need replacing soon)
    • NoteSuspension shows age/wear

  16. Pass114,957 miles (+13)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    524425100386
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust for corrosion
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link ball joint gaitors split
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  17. Fail114,944 miles (+7,183)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    683739090252
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust for corrosion
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link ball joint gaitors split
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  18. Pass107,761 miles (+6,856)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,761 miles
    Test number
    381703899262
    • NoteBoth rear indicators loosing colour
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront tyres close to wear bars (advise replacement)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

  19. Pass100,905 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,905 miles
    Test number
    674211008359
    • Note22" and 24" wipers fitted
    • NoteFront discs slight wear
    • NoteO/s/f indy loosing colour
    • NoteSlight play o/s rack end

  20. Fail100,905 miles (+9,203)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,905 miles
    Test number
    750351708367
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note22" and 24" wipers fitted
    • NoteFront discs slight wear
    • NoteO/s/f indy loosing colour
    • NoteSlight play o/s rack end

  21. Pass91,702 miles (+9,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,702 miles
    Test number
    933538577217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass81,902 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    732869446287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    464819945231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,118 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    994629045257
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X773 EKX

Does X773 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X773 EKX expired on 28 Dec 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X773 EKX?
The MOT on X773 EKX expired on 28 Dec 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X773 EKX done?
X773 EKX was recorded at 185,470 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has X773 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X773 EKX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X773 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 X773 EKX find?
X773 EKX failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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