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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

R291 VUDMOT history

R291 VUD is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 10 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 123,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,489 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R291 VUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R291 VUD was last recorded at 123,489 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,452 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,037 miles
Average per year
2,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,489 miles
  • 2023 – 122,452 miles
  • 2022 – 121,317 miles
  • 2020 – 118,918 miles
  • 2019 – 116,936 miles
  • 2018 – 115,331 miles
  • 2017 – 113,511 miles
  • 2016 – 112,186 miles
  • 2015 – 111,128 miles
  • 2014 – 109,960 miles
  • 2013 – 108,544 miles
  • 2012 – 106,548 miles
  • 2011 – 104,380 miles
  • 2010 – 99,470 miles
  • 2009 – 93,653 miles
  • 2008 – 89,272 miles
  • 2007 – 85,032 miles
  • 2006 – 78,330 miles
  • 2005 – 73,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,489 miles
    Test number
    172831185640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,474 miles (+1,022)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,474 miles
    Test number
    205682360398
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,452 miles (+1,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    731204458976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,317 miles (+11)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    649343761289
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail121,306 miles (+2,388)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    355884588734
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights deteriorated- no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass118,918 miles (+1,982)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,918 miles
    Test number
    584512398621
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,936 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    713851737527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,926 miles (+1,595)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,926 miles
    Test number
    367660115830
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,331 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,331 miles
    Test number
    288114465432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,289 miles (+1,778)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,289 miles
    Test number
    315818697585
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leak at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,511 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    876304039039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail113,489 miles (+1,303)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    801858956729
    • FailureNearside Front 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 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,186 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,186 miles
    Test number
    953445991399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail112,180 miles (+1,052)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    177225918888
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass111,128 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    475821503287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail111,115 miles (+1,155)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    686046788364
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass109,960 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    176135794212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,946 miles (+1,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,946 miles
    Test number
    609343794285
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass108,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    889830493206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,535 miles (+1,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    656280793220
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass106,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,548 miles
    Test number
    356422192415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,540 miles (+2,160)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    166792792227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass104,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    369373691414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,380 miles (+4,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    388402091409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass99,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,470 miles
    Test number
    211386160208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,465 miles (+5,812)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    331176960284
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Fail93,653 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    121196869230
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass93,653 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    320026869439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass89,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    984507498239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail89,272 miles (+4,240)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    352267898422
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  31. Fail85,032 miles5 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    453589717317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass85,032 miles (+6,702)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    934459917302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  33. Pass78,330 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    671989516389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass73,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    880557325339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R291 VUD

Does R291 VUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R291 VUD expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R291 VUD?
The MOT on R291 VUD expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R291 VUD done?
R291 VUD was recorded at 123,489 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 2,679 miles a year.
Has R291 VUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R291 VUD has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on R291 VUD 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 R291 VUD find?
R291 VUD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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