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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

P208 DHHMOT history

P208 DHH is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,912 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 DHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 DHH was last recorded at 93,912 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2007: 60,285 miles, lower than 586,077 miles on 19 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,853 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
1,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,912 miles
  • 2025 – 93,853 miles
  • 2024 – 93,459 miles
  • 2023 – 92,991 miles
  • 2022 – 92,365 miles
  • 2021 – 91,842 miles
  • 2020 – 91,338 miles
  • 2019 – 90,527 miles
  • 2018 – 89,451 miles
  • 2017 – 87,988 miles
  • 2016 – 86,412 miles
  • 2015 – 84,297 miles
  • 2014 – 82,143 miles
  • 2013 – 79,348 miles
  • 2012 – 76,185 miles
  • 2011 – 71,479 miles
  • 2010 – 66,742 miles
  • 2009 – 65,027 miles
  • 2008 – 63,003 miles
  • 2007 – 60,285 miles
  • 2006 – 586,077 miles
  • 2005 – 55,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,912 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,912 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    201986713366
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail93,853 miles (+394)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    111163426812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass93,459 miles (+468)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    448186721542
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,991 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    279813284057
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,365 miles (+523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    790456043693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    807063015695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,842 miles (+504)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    538086734574
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,338 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    324457006739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    465445684644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,527 miles (+1,076)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    867922803571
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass89,451 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    593481227588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass87,988 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    417733480610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,412 miles (+2,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    811504289521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,297 miles (+2,154)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    925409415201
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  15. Pass82,143 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    286791334270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,348 miles (+3,163)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    329997323414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass76,185 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    985189522254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,479 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    277751831281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,742 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    830521300260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,027 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    964071039283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass63,003 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    954542238264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,285 miles (-525,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    610668597141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass586,077 miles (+530,231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    586,077 miles
    Test number
    311520706412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    360746405452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P208 DHH

Does P208 DHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P208 DHH is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P208 DHH?
The MOT on P208 DHH is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P208 DHH done?
P208 DHH was recorded at 93,912 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,822 miles a year.
Has P208 DHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 DHH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P208 DHH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P208 DHH find?
P208 DHH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both.

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