Our Volvo v70 has been in the bodyshop for over two months ...don't ask me how. I put a SORN declaration on it but in the meantime the MOT has expired so when I eventually get it back this week I need to know the way to get the car on the road.

Provided it's insured, you're permitted to drive a vehicle to/from a pre-booked MoT test - and then re-tax it.

You can drive it to the test centre without tax or MOT provided you have a pre-scheduled appointment and make a direct journey. Good idea to let the test centre know the situation so it's more straightforward if you get pulled over.

Just make sure you have insurance.

No MOT is only a minor offence - a small fine and no points on your licence. As long as the car is roadworthy, of course.

But as others have said, make sure the car is insured. ANd best if the trip is just to a pre-booked MOT

Edited by Marlot on 06/09/2016 at 22:39