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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc

R389 EEWMOT history

R389 EEW is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 14 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,265 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 EEW
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
14 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 EEW was last recorded at 160,265 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,258 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,007 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,265 miles
  • 2025 – 158,258 miles
  • 2024 – 158,258 miles
  • 2023 – 157,013 miles
  • 2022 – 156,456 miles
  • 2012 – 154,241 miles
  • 2011 – 151,594 miles
  • 2010 – 148,235 miles
  • 2009 – 140,995 miles
  • 2008 – 128,419 miles
  • 2007 – 118,984 miles
  • 2006 – 108,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,265 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,265 miles (+2,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,265 miles
    Test number
    366351969158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass158,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,258 miles
    Test number
    485999662167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,258 miles (+1,245)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,258 miles
    Test number
    660943022712
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,013 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,013 miles
    Test number
    254222268669
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass156,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,456 miles
    Test number
    669498775182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,456 miles (+2,215)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,456 miles
    Test number
    293088627225
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass154,241 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    195719852236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken but the exhaust system is adequately supported

  8. Fail154,241 miles (+2,647)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    665538752223
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken but the exhaust system is adequately supported

  9. Pass151,594 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    151,594 miles
    Test number
    248360731293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,235 miles7 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,235 miles
    Test number
    262367900210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass148,235 miles (+7,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    148,235 miles
    Test number
    684177700237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass140,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    191716179110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,992 miles (+12,573)7 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,992 miles
    Test number
    493546479151
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass128,419 miles (+9,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    128,419 miles
    Test number
    132959158416
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass118,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    118,984 miles
    Test number
    282577457032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,984 miles (+10,483)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,984 miles
    Test number
    500813757095
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass108,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    654578156003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,501 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    220325956019
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R389 EEW

Does R389 EEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 EEW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 EEW?
The MOT on R389 EEW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 EEW done?
R389 EEW was recorded at 160,265 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has R389 EEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 EEW has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R389 EEW 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 R389 EEW find?
R389 EEW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre.

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