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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

X796 GADMOT history

X796 GAD is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

X796 GAD silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,731 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 GAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 GAD was last recorded at 81,731 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,714 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,731 miles
  • 2024 – 81,714 miles
  • 2022 – 81,641 miles
  • 2021 – 81,538 miles
  • 2020 – 81,419 miles
  • 2019 – 81,173 miles
  • 2018 – 80,862 miles
  • 2017 – 80,668 miles
  • 2016 – 80,242 miles
  • 2015 – 79,173 miles
  • 2013 – 77,169 miles
  • 2012 – 75,506 miles
  • 2011 – 73,536 miles
  • 2010 – 72,733 miles
  • 2009 – 72,192 miles
  • 2008 – 70,927 miles
  • 2007 – 69,469 miles
  • 2006 – 67,825 miles
  • 2005 – 66,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,731 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,731 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    736337049789
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,714 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    900395842220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,641 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    749305629861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,538 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    541381431763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    888075714619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,419 miles (+246)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    557118680021
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass81,173 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    798583899992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,862 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    469163881545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,668 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    789937824496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,242 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    780550066221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,173 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    649904165149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,169 miles (+1,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,169 miles
    Test number
    866926513307
    • NoteRear disc(s) slightly corroded

  13. Pass75,506 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,506 miles
    Test number
    455938382144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,536 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    426839081122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,733 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    580447380182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,714 miles (+522)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    364886280188
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn

  17. Pass72,192 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    423451999136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,927 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    354613398143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,925 miles (+1,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,925 miles
    Test number
    761282598150
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass69,469 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    294071797136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,825 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    992131996131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    990043195114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 GAD

Does X796 GAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 GAD is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X796 GAD?
The MOT on X796 GAD is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 GAD done?
X796 GAD was recorded at 81,731 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 749 miles a year.
Has X796 GAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 GAD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on X796 GAD 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 X796 GAD find?
X796 GAD passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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