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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc

L5 SKEMOT history

L5 SKE is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,087 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SKE was last recorded at 89,087 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,882 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,087 miles
  • 2025 – 88,882 miles
  • 2024 – 88,785 miles
  • 2023 – 88,582 miles
  • 2022 – 88,394 miles
  • 2021 – 88,192 miles
  • 2020 – 87,954 miles
  • 2019 – 87,261 miles
  • 2018 – 86,989 miles
  • 2017 – 86,778 miles
  • 2016 – 86,771 miles
  • 2015 – 86,700 miles
  • 2014 – 86,384 miles
  • 2013 – 85,825 miles
  • 2012 – 84,794 miles
  • 2011 – 83,518 miles
  • 2010 – 81,818 miles
  • 2009 – 79,566 miles
  • 2008 – 77,239 miles
  • 2007 – 73,870 miles
  • 2006 – 68,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,087 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Fuel filter corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,087 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    373181066102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass88,882 miles (+97)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    862715447949
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass88,785 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,785 miles
    Test number
    114061361858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,582 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    639462408516
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexy hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  5. Pass88,394 miles (+202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    680805120431
    • AdvisoryFront flexy hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  6. Pass88,192 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    680269785300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    774367575775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,954 miles (+693)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    272761769199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    925946414431
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexy hoses perished

  10. Fail87,261 miles (+272)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    282850987355
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexy hoses perished

  11. Pass86,989 miles (+211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    703473498755
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass86,778 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    452293241961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall starting too crack

  13. Fail86,778 miles (+7)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    442890356454
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall starting too crack

  14. Pass86,771 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    544403088147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread starting to crack

  15. Pass86,700 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    398497215482
    • NoteFront flexy hoses perished
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease

  16. Fail86,700 miles (+316)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    389826915472
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront flexy hoses perished
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease

  17. Pass86,384 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    159112564055
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  18. Fail86,384 miles (+559)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    757538954021
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  19. Pass85,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    609929773060
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail85,825 miles (+1,031)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    807299073023
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass84,794 miles (+1,276)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    118753072480
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass83,518 miles (+1,700)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    456040461082
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s rear disc starting too wear

  23. Pass81,818 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    463998350003
    • NoteBrake pipes and ferrules corroded
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail81,818 miles (+2,252)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    851088350097
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBrake pipes and ferrules corroded
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass79,566 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    734137759037
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Fail79,562 miles (+2,323)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    611934259084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  27. Pass77,239 miles (+3,369)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    231373858079
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting split
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads getting thin
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  28. Pass73,870 miles (+5,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    360676527080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass68,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,539 miles
    Test number
    731890526083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SKE

Does L5 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SKE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SKE?
The MOT on L5 SKE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SKE done?
L5 SKE was recorded at 89,087 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 992 miles a year.
Has L5 SKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SKE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 SKE 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 L5 SKE find?
L5 SKE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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