Volvo V70
Turquoise · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc
R686 PBWMOT history
R686 PBW is a turquoise petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,975 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 140,975 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 PBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 PBW was last recorded at 140,975 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 140,158 miles · 29 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 817 miles
- Average per year
- 1,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,975 miles
- 2022 – 140,158 miles
- 2021 – 138,759 miles
- 2020 – 137,467 miles
- 2019 – 136,074 miles
- 2018 – 133,703 miles
- 2017 – 131,227 miles
- 2016 – 127,850 miles
- 2015 – 125,471 miles
- 2014 – 122,775 miles
- 2013 – 119,679 miles
- 2012 – 117,500 miles
- 2011 – 115,455 miles
- 2010 – 113,670 miles
- 2009 – 111,972 miles
- 2008 – 110,529 miles
- 2007 – 108,542 miles
- 2006 – 107,810 miles
- 2005 – 106,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,975 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOsr/Nsr shock absorber corroded.
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion.
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.
Fuel filter corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,975 miles (+817)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 140,975 miles
- Test number
- 420867286317
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsr/Nsr shock absorber corroded.
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion.
Pass140,158 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,158 miles
- Test number
- 566497142077
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
Fail140,128 miles (+1,369)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,128 miles
- Test number
- 531228296224
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
Pass138,759 miles (+1,292)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 138,759 miles
- Test number
- 919122423179
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,467 miles (+1,393)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 137,467 miles
- Test number
- 111434090728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,074 miles (+147)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 136,074 miles
- Test number
- 906139669764
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear bumper mountings
Fail135,927 miles (+2,224)9 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,927 miles
- Test number
- 740456184410
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear bumper mountings
Pass133,703 miles (+2,476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 133,703 miles
- Test number
- 187682832858
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass131,227 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 131,227 miles
- Test number
- 831458584211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail131,227 miles (+3,377)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,227 miles
- Test number
- 829612226150
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass127,850 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 127,850 miles
- Test number
- 478592092279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,795 miles (+2,324)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,795 miles
- Test number
- 438078147004
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass125,471 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 125,471 miles
- Test number
- 192573801336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,775 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 122,775 miles
- Test number
- 528620164271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass119,679 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 119,679 miles
- Test number
- 596076763241
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass117,500 miles (+2,045)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 117,500 miles
- Test number
- 749288752219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,455 miles (+1,785)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 115,455 miles
- Test number
- 685114561287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,670 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 113,670 miles
- Test number
- 322899850206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,972 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 111,972 miles
- Test number
- 522142079208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,945 miles (+1,416)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,945 miles
- Test number
- 120874469261
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass110,529 miles (+1,987)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 110,529 miles
- Test number
- 504377568216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,542 miles (+732)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 108,542 miles
- Test number
- 223337667230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,810 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 107,810 miles
- Test number
- 832939866260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 106,796 miles
- Test number
- 872380975210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 PBW
- Does R686 PBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 PBW expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 PBW?
- The MOT on R686 PBW expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 PBW done?
- R686 PBW was recorded at 140,975 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 1,905 miles a year.
- Has R686 PBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 PBW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on R686 PBW 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 PBW find?
- R686 PBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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