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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc

R770 HROMOT history

R770 HRO is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 231,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2023
Mileage
231,803 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 HRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 HRO was last recorded at 231,803 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 8,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,231 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
8,572 miles
Average per year
9,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 231,803 miles
  • 2021 – 223,231 miles
  • 2020 – 217,840 miles
  • 2019 – 206,630 miles
  • 2018 – 198,236 miles
  • 2017 – 188,627 miles
  • 2016 – 178,348 miles
  • 2015 – 166,651 miles
  • 2014 – 155,471 miles
  • 2013 – 145,896 miles
  • 2012 – 136,160 miles
  • 2011 – 127,700 miles
  • 2010 – 119,442 miles
  • 2009 – 110,087 miles
  • 2008 – 100,184 miles
  • 2007 – 91,348 miles
  • 2006 – 80,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,803 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    231,803 miles
    Test number
    627648048933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail231,803 miles (+8,572)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,803 miles
    Test number
    400305072991
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,231 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    223,231 miles
    Test number
    928922036052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp pattern poor and fading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar is corroded

  4. Fail223,231 miles (+5,391)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,231 miles
    Test number
    666878418211
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp pattern poor and fading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar is corroded

  5. Pass217,840 miles (+11,210)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    217,840 miles
    Test number
    648871496131
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlthough the steering works fine, the pump is quite noisy at times, advise investigation/ further work.
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking at centre join
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,630 miles (+8,394)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    206,630 miles
    Test number
    126963446825
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front headlamp aim pattern fading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass198,236 miles (+9,609)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    198,236 miles
    Test number
    379929004913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  8. Pass188,627 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    188,627 miles
    Test number
    182235924532
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to offside slightly (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers wearing

  9. Fail188,627 miles (+10,279)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,627 miles
    Test number
    380493417979
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to offside slightly (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers wearing

  10. Pass178,348 miles (+39)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    178,348 miles
    Test number
    272057196715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn patchy
    • AdvisoryFront shockers slightly bouncy

  11. Fail178,309 miles (+11,658)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,309 miles
    Test number
    485665041232
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn patchy
    • AdvisoryFront shockers slightly bouncy

  12. Pass166,651 miles (+11,180)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    166,651 miles
    Test number
    598983905134
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  13. Pass155,471 miles (+35)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    155,471 miles
    Test number
    159715204158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

  14. Fail155,436 miles (+9,540)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,436 miles
    Test number
    868954904137
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

  15. Pass145,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,896 miles
    Test number
    176837003164
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail145,896 miles (+9,736)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,896 miles
    Test number
    305767903190
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass136,160 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    368288712191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Fail136,160 miles (+8,460)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    246987012153
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass127,700 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    647205241104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,621 miles (+8,179)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,621 miles
    Test number
    365020241104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs on volvo,s minimum spec and in poor condition

  21. Pass119,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    103519030145
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail119,442 miles (+9,355)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    384459930184
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass110,087 miles15 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    731329539150
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped and pitted
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteFront outer c.v boots starting to perish
    • NoteFuel filter slightly corroding
    • NoteHandbrake slightly slack
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorating and has slight movement
    • NoteRear bottom shocker bushes slightly deteriorating
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped and pitted
    • NoteSlight creak from front suspension
    • NoteSlight movement detected from steering wheel
    • NoteSlight movement in front link arms
    • NoteSlight movement in steering knockle joints
    • NoteSlight oil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Fail110,087 miles (+9,903)1 repaired15 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    952469239104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped and pitted
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteFront outer c.v boots starting to perish
    • NoteFuel filter slightly corroding
    • NoteHandbrake slightly slack
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorating and has slight movement
    • NoteRear bottom shocker bushes slightly deteriorating
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped and pitted
    • NoteSlight creak from front suspension
    • NoteSlight movement detected from steering wheel
    • NoteSlight movement in front link arms
    • NoteSlight movement in steering knockle joints
    • NoteSlight oil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass100,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    600254748143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,184 miles (+8,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    960774748185
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  27. Pass91,348 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    353811947195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    224252546134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R770 HRO

Does R770 HRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R770 HRO expired on 17 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R770 HRO?
The MOT on R770 HRO expired on 17 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R770 HRO done?
R770 HRO was recorded at 231,803 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 9,540 miles a year.
Has R770 HRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 HRO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R770 HRO 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 R770 HRO find?
R770 HRO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive.

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