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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

R499 DDAMOT history

R499 DDA is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 10 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 244,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
244,420 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 DDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 DDA was last recorded at 244,420 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,420 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 244,420 miles
  • 2023 – 243,020 miles
  • 2022 – 242,510 miles
  • 2021 – 240,008 miles
  • 2020 – 234,242 miles
  • 2019 – 227,051 miles
  • 2018 – 219,637 miles
  • 2017 – 212,886 miles
  • 2016 – 203,535 miles
  • 2015 – 194,636 miles
  • 2014 – 185,177 miles
  • 2013 – 176,243 miles
  • 2012 – 167,778 miles
  • 2011 – 159,043 miles
  • 2010 – 149,245 miles
  • 2009 – 140,421 miles
  • 2008 – 131,052 miles
  • 2007 – 121,974 miles
  • 2006 – 111,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,420 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear fuel filler pipe into tank bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,420 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    244,420 miles
    Test number
    774368041037
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail244,420 miles (+1,400)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,420 miles
    Test number
    400215791098
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass243,020 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    243,020 miles
    Test number
    680498709315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass242,510 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    242,510 miles
    Test number
    123729682617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass240,008 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    240,008 miles
    Test number
    670538069378
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Pass234,242 miles (+7,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    234,242 miles
    Test number
    285800357705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass227,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    227,051 miles
    Test number
    735123743159
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipe into tank bracket corroded

  8. Fail227,051 miles (+7,414)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,051 miles
    Test number
    666093907961
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipe into tank bracket corroded

  9. Pass219,637 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    219,637 miles
    Test number
    617579881510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail219,595 miles (+6,709)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,595 miles
    Test number
    888477947796
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass212,886 miles (+9,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    212,886 miles
    Test number
    238489912871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Pass203,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    203,535 miles
    Test number
    188067683861
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/tail pipe (7.1.2)

  13. Fail203,535 miles (+8,899)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,535 miles
    Test number
    352751433706
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/tail pipe (7.1.2)

  14. Pass194,636 miles (+9,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    194,636 miles
    Test number
    888880669496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass185,177 miles (+8,934)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    185,177 miles
    Test number
    389884724272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePetrol tank neck slightly corroded

  16. Pass176,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    176,243 miles
    Test number
    829856123266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail176,243 miles (+8,465)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,243 miles
    Test number
    586636623265
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass167,778 miles (+8,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    167,778 miles
    Test number
    566628822203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,043 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    159,043 miles
    Test number
    307347031257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,245 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    149,245 miles
    Test number
    320711130433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,421 miles (+9,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    140,421 miles
    Test number
    880557359248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,052 miles
    Test number
    202921368236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass131,052 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    131,052 miles
    Test number
    323761168470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,974 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    121,974 miles
    Test number
    182072467216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,856 miles (+10,106)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,856 miles
    Test number
    984875457207
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass111,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    111,750 miles
    Test number
    101151256268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R499 DDA

Does R499 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R499 DDA expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R499 DDA?
The MOT on R499 DDA expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R499 DDA done?
R499 DDA was recorded at 244,420 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 7,314 miles a year.
Has R499 DDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 DDA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R499 DDA 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 R499 DDA find?
R499 DDA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 10 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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