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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,884 cc

P487 HBWMOT history

P487 HBW is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 10 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,337 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 HBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,884 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 HBW was last recorded at 127,337 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 1,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2020: 124,411 miles, lower than 146,947 miles on 12 Nov 2019.

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
125,940 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,397 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,337 miles
  • 2021 – 125,940 miles
  • 2020 – 124,411 miles
  • 2019 – 146,947 miles
  • 2018 – 118,015 miles
  • 2017 – 114,548 miles
  • 2016 – 110,228 miles
  • 2015 – 106,363 miles
  • 2014 – 101,888 miles
  • 2013 – 97,396 miles
  • 2012 – 93,059 miles
  • 2011 – 88,157 miles
  • 2010 – 83,122 miles
  • 2009 – 78,489 miles
  • 2008 – 72,743 miles
  • 2007 – 66,858 miles
  • 2006 – 60,981 miles
  • 2005 – 55,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,337 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear axel bushes deteriorated

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,337 miles (+1,397)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,337 miles
    Test number
    594701868895
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes deteriorated

  2. Pass125,940 miles (+1,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,940 miles
    Test number
    286568515060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass124,411 miles (-22,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    166287342869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass146,947 miles (+24,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,947 miles
    Test number
    940272920869
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail122,201 miles (+4,186)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    414288235045
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass118,015 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,015 miles
    Test number
    113936647336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    239378231592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,548 miles (+4,320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    531732213384
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass110,228 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    130845913620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,363 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    964906836106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,888 miles (+4,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    676558694291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass97,396 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    558772803326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,384 miles (+4,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,384 miles
    Test number
    815749593245
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass93,059 miles (+4,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,059 miles
    Test number
    575658192277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass88,157 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    969441001358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,150 miles (+5,028)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    369830501339
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass83,122 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,122 miles
    Test number
    740185700310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,489 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    400273409391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,743 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    524600818376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,858 miles (+5,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    274772507359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass60,981 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    440403906385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    243044705339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P487 HBW

Does P487 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P487 HBW expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P487 HBW?
The MOT on P487 HBW expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P487 HBW done?
P487 HBW was recorded at 127,337 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has P487 HBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 HBW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on P487 HBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P487 HBW find?
P487 HBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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