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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,461 cc

R736 DHOMOT history

R736 DHO is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
146,194 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 DHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R736 DHO was last recorded at 146,194 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,175 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,194 miles
  • 2021 – 139,686 miles
  • 2020 – 130,811 miles
  • 2019 – 124,470 miles
  • 2018 – 114,792 miles
  • 2016 – 114,534 miles
  • 2015 – 114,056 miles
  • 2014 – 112,425 miles
  • 2013 – 110,276 miles
  • 2012 – 107,951 miles
  • 2011 – 106,040 miles
  • 2010 – 102,876 miles
  • 2009 – 100,355 miles
  • 2008 – 94,843 miles
  • 2007 – 88,560 miles
  • 2006 – 81,360 miles
  • 2005 – 75,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear axle bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,194 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,194 miles
    Test number
    377145675429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail146,175 miles (+6,489)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    466233280233
    • MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass139,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,686 miles
    Test number
    180457975839
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,686 miles (+8,875)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,686 miles
    Test number
    686589478454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,811 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,811 miles
    Test number
    243606803929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,470 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    449147717435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,458 miles (+9,666)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    755736156908
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,792 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,792 miles
    Test number
    524645805180
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  9. Fail114,760 miles (+226)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,760 miles
    Test number
    382727008742
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  10. Pass114,534 miles (+478)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,534 miles
    Test number
    159261890658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass114,056 miles (+1,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,056 miles
    Test number
    697131389043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leaks

  12. Pass112,425 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    629338764297
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteEngine under trays fitted

  13. Fail112,425 miles (+2,149)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    168448364279
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteEngine under trays fitted

  14. Pass110,276 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    438166873242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,951 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,951 miles
    Test number
    237309672296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,040 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    529927271251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,876 miles
    Test number
    303292190263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,876 miles (+2,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,876 miles
    Test number
    620072390203
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass100,355 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    522346589288
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail94,843 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    760001988278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Pass94,843 miles (+6,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    923171388240
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  22. Pass88,560 miles (+5)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    442482197256
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteRear numberplate faded

  23. Fail88,555 miles (+7,195)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    721681497283
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteRear numberplate faded

  24. Pass81,360 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    483625186254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,681 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    403117585235
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  26. Pass75,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    971037585241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R736 DHO

Does R736 DHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R736 DHO expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R736 DHO?
The MOT on R736 DHO expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R736 DHO done?
R736 DHO was recorded at 146,194 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has R736 DHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 DHO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on R736 DHO 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 R736 DHO find?
R736 DHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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