
Volvo V70
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc
R686 HGNMOT history
R686 HGN is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 214,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2024
- Mileage
- 214,742 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 HGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 HGN was last recorded at 214,742 miles on 2 May 2023, 624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 214,118 miles · 7 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 624 miles
- Average per year
- 7,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 214,742 miles
- 2022 – 214,118 miles
- 2021 – 212,210 miles
- 2020 – 210,348 miles
- 2019 – 203,838 miles
- 2018 – 198,117 miles
- 2017 – 190,830 miles
- 2016 – 182,292 miles
- 2015 – 175,725 miles
- 2014 – 167,368 miles
- 2013 – 160,464 miles
- 2012 – 151,298 miles
- 2011 – 142,502 miles
- 2010 – 133,225 miles
- 2009 – 124,713 miles
- 2008 – 109,198 miles
- 2006 – 99,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,742 miles (+624)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 214,742 miles
- Test number
- 685144839015
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass214,118 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 214,118 miles
- Test number
- 968807896872
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail214,118 miles (+1,908)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,118 miles
- Test number
- 294049430353
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass212,210 miles (+1,862)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 212,210 miles
- Test number
- 827030811112
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass210,348 miles (+6,510)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 210,348 miles
- Test number
- 433915448333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HAS HOLE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass203,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2020
- Odometer
- 203,838 miles
- Test number
- 828935197824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,838 miles (+5,721)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,838 miles
- Test number
- 325966131770
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,117 miles (+7,287)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 198,117 miles
- Test number
- 591115822255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,830 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 190,830 miles
- Test number
- 940321396784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,828 miles (+8,536)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,828 miles
- Test number
- 957930416037
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass182,292 miles (+6,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 182,292 miles
- Test number
- 578093847867
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass175,725 miles (+8,357)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 175,725 miles
- Test number
- 715827515274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,368 miles (+6,904)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 167,368 miles
- Test number
- 337981914296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,464 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,464 miles
- Test number
- 127927843201
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass160,464 miles (+9,166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 160,464 miles
- Test number
- 769797643242
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass151,298 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 151,298 miles
- Test number
- 338316652421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,295 miles (+8,793)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,295 miles
- Test number
- 499020752284
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Pass142,502 miles (+9,277)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 142,502 miles
- Test number
- 338386851292
- NoteBoth Side Front Tyre Cracked..
- NoteBoth Side Rear Brake Pads running low..
- NoteNear Side Rear Tyre Running low on Outer Edge..
Pass133,225 miles (+8,512)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 133,225 miles
- Test number
- 172073860260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,713 miles (+6,841)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 124,713 miles
- Test number
- 520912079261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,872 miles (+8,674)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 117,872 miles
- Test number
- 980056009065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,198 miles (+10,014)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 109,198 miles
- Test number
- 492720918048
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteOff side & near side hand brake cables worn (showing inner cables)
Pass99,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 99,184 miles
- Test number
- 444266826411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 HGN
- Does R686 HGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 HGN expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 HGN?
- The MOT on R686 HGN expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 HGN done?
- R686 HGN was recorded at 214,742 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 7,029 miles a year.
- Has R686 HGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 HGN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on R686 HGN 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 R686 HGN find?
- R686 HGN passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust system corroded; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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