Volvo V70
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
R690 BOUMOT history
R690 BOU is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 23 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 257,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 257,379 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R690 BOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 23 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R690 BOU was last recorded at 257,379 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Apr 2007: 174,488 miles, lower than 184,485 miles on 19 Apr 2007.
- 4 Jul 2019: 248,060 miles, lower than 254,087 miles on 9 Jul 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 256,353 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,026 miles
- Average per year
- 4,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 257,379 miles
- 2025 – 256,353 miles
- 2024 – 254,861 miles
- 2023 – 253,205 miles
- 2022 – 250,864 miles
- 2021 – 249,585 miles
- 2019 – 248,067 miles
- 2018 – 254,087 miles
- 2017 – 241,382 miles
- 2016 – 237,747 miles
- 2015 – 233,865 miles
- 2014 – 228,240 miles
- 2013 – 223,314 miles
- 2012 – 216,780 miles
- 2011 – 212,148 miles
- 2010 – 207,489 miles
- 2009 – 200,665 miles
- 2008 – 193,674 miles
- 2007 – 174,488 miles
- 2006 – 177,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass257,379 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,379 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 257,379 miles
- Test number
- 429104448815
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass256,353 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 256,353 miles
- Test number
- 898719767877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,351 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,351 miles
- Test number
- 582734812998
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass254,861 miles (+1,656)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 254,861 miles
- Test number
- 127547228886
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass253,205 miles (+2,341)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 253,205 miles
- Test number
- 139004509366
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass250,864 miles (+1,279)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 250,864 miles
- Test number
- 701077820392
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass249,585 miles (+1,518)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 249,585 miles
- Test number
- 797512317370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear slam panel bracket corroded
Pass248,067 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 248,067 miles
- Test number
- 133077706572
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail248,060 miles (-6,027)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,060 miles
- Test number
- 886844654799
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass254,087 miles (+12,705)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 254,087 miles
- Test number
- 289932137383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass241,382 miles (+3,635)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 241,382 miles
- Test number
- 347441112612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass237,747 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 237,747 miles
- Test number
- 918904486207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,743 miles (+3,878)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,743 miles
- Test number
- 247129203909
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass233,865 miles (+5,625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 233,865 miles
- Test number
- 326015995190
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass228,240 miles (+4,926)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 228,240 miles
- Test number
- 905441294198
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteExhaust rear deteriorated
Pass223,314 miles (+153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 223,314 miles
- Test number
- 868106893166
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail223,161 miles (+6,381)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,161 miles
- Test number
- 876953483148
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass216,780 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 216,780 miles
- Test number
- 238408772180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail216,773 miles (+4,625)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,773 miles
- Test number
- 749114272124
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass212,148 miles (+4,659)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 212,148 miles
- Test number
- 669982951117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,489 miles (+6,824)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 207,489 miles
- Test number
- 672935970190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,665 miles (+5)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 200,665 miles
- Test number
- 764664059119
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSRS light on
Fail200,660 miles (+6,986)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,660 miles
- Test number
- 112163459196
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteSRS light on
Pass193,674 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 193,674 miles
- Test number
- 511208648142
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Fail193,663 miles (+19,175)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,663 miles
- Test number
- 644942548165
- DangerousFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass174,488 miles (-9,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 174,488 miles
- Test number
- 533390117125
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail184,485 miles (+6,762)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,485 miles
- Test number
- 490489707167
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass177,723 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 177,723 miles
- Test number
- 843761906192
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about R690 BOU
- Does R690 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R690 BOU is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R690 BOU?
- The MOT on R690 BOU is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R690 BOU done?
- R690 BOU was recorded at 257,379 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,031 miles a year.
- Has R690 BOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R690 BOU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on R690 BOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R690 BOU find?
- R690 BOU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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