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Volvo V70

Brown · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

X795 VBWMOT history

X795 VBW is a brown petrol Volvo V70 first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

X795 VBW brown Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
198,181 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X795 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X795 VBW was last recorded at 198,181 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,181 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,181 miles
  • 2024 – 194,817 miles
  • 2023 – 192,193 miles
  • 2022 – 189,225 miles
  • 2021 – 186,370 miles
  • 2019 – 182,075 miles
  • 2018 – 178,581 miles
  • 2017 – 172,671 miles
  • 2016 – 167,062 miles
  • 2015 – 160,574 miles
  • 2014 – 154,488 miles
  • 2012 – 153,029 miles
  • 2011 – 136,795 miles
  • 2010 – 121,559 miles
  • 2008 – 95,151 miles
  • 2007 – 81,246 miles
  • 2006 – 63,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,181 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,181 miles
    Test number
    890447878575
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail198,181 miles (+3,364)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,181 miles
    Test number
    606093157399
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass194,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,817 miles
    Test number
    821039281538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail194,817 miles (+2,624)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,817 miles
    Test number
    636827712266
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass192,193 miles (+2,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,193 miles
    Test number
    158224327400
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,225 miles (+2,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    189,225 miles
    Test number
    458765462649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,370 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,370 miles
    Test number
    355621076030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,075 miles
    Test number
    690061698591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail182,075 miles (+3,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,075 miles
    Test number
    342134867152
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass178,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    178,581 miles
    Test number
    884482633666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail178,581 miles (+5,910)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,581 miles
    Test number
    983126983388
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass172,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    172,671 miles
    Test number
    201118661406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail172,671 miles (+5,609)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,671 miles
    Test number
    129641244027
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass167,062 miles (+6,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    167,062 miles
    Test number
    428810404599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gator (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints

  15. Pass160,574 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    160,574 miles
    Test number
    419336005182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail160,351 miles (+5,863)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,351 miles
    Test number
    655112895028
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass154,488 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    154,488 miles
    Test number
    968341654004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail154,488 miles (+1,459)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,488 miles
    Test number
    166411644072
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass153,029 miles (+16,234)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    153,029 miles
    Test number
    147868042235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front brake flexi hose perished
    • NoteParking brake needs adjusting

  20. Pass136,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,795 miles
    Test number
    576573061000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail136,795 miles (+15,236)1 dangerous6 failures3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,795 miles
    Test number
    636871961078
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail121,559 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,559 miles
    Test number
    243631860089
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass121,559 miles (+26,408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    121,559 miles
    Test number
    473271260026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    694050578060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,151 miles (+13,905)3 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    922596668081
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteUnable to carry out brake test due to vehicle condition

  26. Pass81,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    250338067086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,246 miles (+17,787)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    701681867011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass63,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,459 miles
    Test number
    440855966058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,459 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,459 miles
    Test number
    763765766034
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • 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)

Questions about X795 VBW

Does X795 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X795 VBW expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X795 VBW?
The MOT on X795 VBW expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X795 VBW done?
X795 VBW was recorded at 198,181 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 7,083 miles a year.
Has X795 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X795 VBW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X795 VBW 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 X795 VBW find?
X795 VBW passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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