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Volvo S70

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

R477 VECMOT history

R477 VEC is a blue petrol Volvo S70 first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2025
Mileage
126,725 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 VEC was last recorded at 126,725 miles on 24 May 2024, 3,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2023: 123,713 miles, lower than 178,661 miles on 23 May 2022.

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
123,713 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,012 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,725 miles
  • 2023 – 123,713 miles
  • 2022 – 178,661 miles
  • 2021 – 109,069 miles
  • 2020 – 107,607 miles
  • 2019 – 106,268 miles
  • 2018 – 104,587 miles
  • 2017 – 103,039 miles
  • 2016 – 101,912 miles
  • 2015 – 100,625 miles
  • 2014 – 98,010 miles
  • 2013 – 94,557 miles
  • 2012 – 91,687 miles
  • 2011 – 88,089 miles
  • 2010 – 83,307 miles
  • 2009 – 78,690 miles
  • 2008 – 73,439 miles
  • 2007 – 67,862 miles
  • 2006 – 63,598 miles
  • 2005 – 55,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,725 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,725 miles
    Test number
    126780084415
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail126,725 miles (+3,012)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,725 miles
    Test number
    786501387124
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,713 miles (-54,948)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    747416842614
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass178,661 miles (+69,592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    178,661 miles
    Test number
    757442271223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    981709931003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,069 miles (+1,462)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    415612682076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,607 miles (+1,339)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,607 miles
    Test number
    965078086009
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,268 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,268 miles
    Test number
    540462668308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,266 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    900680998580
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    549437059529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,587 miles (+1,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    297993509436
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass103,039 miles (+1,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    173564500104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass101,912 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,912 miles
    Test number
    242523371915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,899 miles (+1,274)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,899 miles
    Test number
    609474231293
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass100,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    958644355102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,625 miles (+2,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    858064555145
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass98,010 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    898686854147
    • NoteExhaust is in poor condition

  18. Fail98,010 miles (+3,453)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    509135654161
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust is in poor condition

  19. Pass94,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    465394253173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail94,557 miles (+2,870)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    616364753153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass91,687 miles (+3,598)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    256919642161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass88,089 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,089 miles
    Test number
    537997041124
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass83,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    381976740117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,307 miles (+4,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    801976940125
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass78,690 miles (+5,251)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,690 miles
    Test number
    402548849112
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass73,439 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    242859848402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,862 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,862 miles
    Test number
    844622247199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,598 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    283794746406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    290045745402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,410 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    194015845180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about R477 VEC

Does R477 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R477 VEC expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R477 VEC?
The MOT on R477 VEC expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R477 VEC done?
R477 VEC was recorded at 126,725 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has R477 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 VEC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R477 VEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R477 VEC find?
R477 VEC passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 4 more.

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