# OV51EBJ — VOLVO V70 MOT History & Vehicle Check

OV51EBJ is a Silver VOLVO V70, Petrol (2435cc), first registered 2001-09-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for OV51EBJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | OV51EBJ |
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | V70 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2435cc |
| First registered | 2001-09-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-04-08 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 29
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 12
- Pass rate: 58.62%
- Total defects recorded: 210

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 14:26:03 | FAILED | 173,829 MI | — |
| 2023-04-06 13:34:21 | PASSED | 165,461 MI | 2024-04-08 00:00:00 |
| 2023-04-06 11:29:47 | FAILED | 165,461 MI | — |
| 2022-04-06 15:42:23 | PASSED | 158,101 MI | 2023-04-08 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-09 15:52:01 | PASSED | 144,566 MI | 2022-04-08 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-09 10:21:04 | FAILED | 144,566 MI | — |
| 2020-03-31 08:24:44 | PASSED | 136,260 MI | 2021-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2020-03-27 14:28:17 | FAILED | 136,260 MI | — |
| 2018-08-17 10:48:07 | PASSED | 129,661 MI | 2019-09-06 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-17 09:06:30 | FAILED | 129,661 MI | — |
| 2017-08-11 10:37:52 | PASSED | 119,627 MI | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-10 08:18:53 | FAILED | 119,612 MI | — |
| 2016-08-26 16:13:38 | PASSED | 109,472 MI | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-25 12:18:18 | FAILED | 109,472 MI | — |
| 2015-09-07 16:22:29 | PASSED | 98,016 MI | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-07 09:11:23 | FAILED | 98,016 MI | — |
| 2014-08-29 16:54:32 | PASSED | 84,460 MI | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-29 14:02:53 | FAILED | 84,460 MI | — |
| 2013-08-20 16:02:35 | PASSED | 77,454 MI | 2014-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-24 16:49:12 | PASSED | 72,716 MI | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-24 10:59:51 | FAILED | 72,716 MI | — |
| 2011-08-02 17:24:53 | PASSED | 68,155 MI | 2012-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-23 16:24:47 | PASSED | 62,054 MI | 2011-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-23 12:25:40 | FAILED | 62,054 MI | — |
| 2009-08-10 09:55:21 | PASSED | 56,811 MI | 2010-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-08-11 12:06:39 | PASSED | 52,751 MI | 2009-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2007-08-13 13:10:46 | PASSED | 48,026 MI | 2008-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2006-08-23 14:56:07 | PASSED | 42,150 MI | 2007-08-22 00:00:00 |
| 2006-08-23 14:56:07 | FAILED | 42,150 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-03-26 14:26:03 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-04-06 13:34:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

**2023-04-06 11:29:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2022-04-06 15:42:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2021-04-09 15:52:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2021-04-09 10:21:04 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2020-03-27 14:28:17 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split/damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2018-08-17 10:48:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: FUEL CAP SEALING RING SPLIT...
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND RUSTY... (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: REAR BRAKE PADS AT 4-5 MM...
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2018-08-17 09:06:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: FUEL CAP SEALING RING SPLIT...
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND RUSTY... (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: REAR BRAKE PADS AT 4-5 MM...
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2017-08-11 10:37:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded
- ADVISORY: o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
- ADVISORY: Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2017-08-10 08:18:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: rear wiper blade split
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2016-08-26 16:13:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: inner steering rack joints slight play
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded

**2016-08-25 12:18:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded
- ADVISORY: inner steering rack joints slight play
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

**2015-09-07 16:22:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: N/S/R tyre some cuts in tread + slightly out of shape but no bulges or cords showing
- ADVISORY: Exhaust corroded
- ADVISORY: Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (3.5.1i)

**2015-09-07 09:11:23 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Rear exhaust mount not connected
- ADVISORY: N/S/R tyre some cuts in tread + slightly out of shape but no bulges or cords showing
- ADVISORY: Exhaust corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

**2014-08-29 16:54:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- USER ENTERED: Spare tyre defective
- USER ENTERED: Exhaust corroded

**2014-08-29 14:02:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: Exhaust corroded
- USER ENTERED: Spare tyre defective
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2013-08-20 16:02:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2012-07-24 16:49:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

**2012-07-24 10:59:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- USER ENTERED: emisson service light on

**2011-08-02 17:24:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: slight play in both rackends
- USER ENTERED: slight noise from offside front wheel when rotated

**2010-08-23 16:24:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- USER ENTERED: rear discs slightly corroded
- USER ENTERED: front discs slightly worn

**2010-08-23 12:25:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- USER ENTERED: front discs slightly worn
- USER ENTERED: rear discs slightly corroded
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

**2009-08-10 09:55:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

**2007-08-13 13:10:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2006-08-23 14:56:07 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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