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Volvo S70

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,435 cc

R85 SLKMOT history

R85 SLK is a blue petrol Volvo S70 first used on 20 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 24 of 36 MOT tests, with 186,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
186,994 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
36
24 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 SLK was last recorded at 186,994 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2007: 854 miles, lower than 85,451 miles on 19 Sept 2007.
  • 2 Apr 2016: 82,014 miles, lower than 103,569 miles on 11 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,328 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,666 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,994 miles
  • 2025 – 185,328 miles
  • 2024 – 169,140 miles
  • 2023 – 168,718 miles
  • 2022 – 160,803 miles
  • 2021 – 154,268 miles
  • 2020 – 152,487 miles
  • 2019 – 145,651 miles
  • 2018 – 135,242 miles
  • 2017 – 129,217 miles
  • 2016 – 114,791 miles
  • 2015 – 103,569 miles
  • 2014 – 101,140 miles
  • 2013 – 98,827 miles
  • 2012 – 97,859 miles
  • 2011 – 95,571 miles
  • 2010 – 92,381 miles
  • 2009 – 90,760 miles
  • 2008 – 88,322 miles
  • 2007 – 854 miles
  • 2006 – 82,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,994 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Fuel neck shows signs of leak on the fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

36 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,994 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    186,994 miles
    Test number
    256719842686
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass185,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    185,328 miles
    Test number
    391818054614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail185,328 miles (+8,843)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,328 miles
    Test number
    267548505956
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,485 miles (+7,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,485 miles
    Test number
    310540118469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/s/f and n/s/f

  5. Pass169,140 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,140 miles
    Test number
    386068820757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,718 miles
    Test number
    767600431707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,718 miles (+7,915)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,718 miles
    Test number
    938529590116
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass160,803 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,803 miles
    Test number
    525836448957
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel neck shows signs of leak on the fuel tank

  9. Fail160,797 miles (+6,529)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,797 miles
    Test number
    768288351510
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel neck shows signs of leak on the fuel tank

  10. Pass154,268 miles (+1,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,268 miles
    Test number
    510699931948
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel neck corroded

  11. Pass152,487 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,487 miles
    Test number
    577208751949
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail152,485 miles (+6,834)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,485 miles
    Test number
    831656687035
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass145,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,651 miles
    Test number
    914748032059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,651 miles (+441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,651 miles
    Test number
    461336864526
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass145,210 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,210 miles
    Test number
    618730661077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,201 miles (+9,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,201 miles
    Test number
    684367768018
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

  17. Pass135,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    928579979591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Fail135,242 miles (+29)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    965629455775
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Fail135,213 miles (+5,996)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    990606113869
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack/Oil Seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  20. Pass129,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    798674093348
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Fail129,217 miles (+14,426)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    259218387203
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  22. Pass114,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    872554126307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,791 miles (+32,777)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    302678629432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass82,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    400778083340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,014 miles (-21,555)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    139074930569
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass103,569 miles (+2,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    996592895150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass101,140 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    718863294125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass98,827 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    906444393127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass97,859 miles (+2,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    458348962199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass95,571 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    298818161183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass92,381 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    930420620198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass90,760 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    811822969279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass88,322 miles (+87,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    362393068419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass854 miles (-84,597)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    854 miles
    Test number
    553443267238
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  35. Fail85,451 miles (+2,848)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    443642567216
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  36. Pass82,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,603 miles
    Test number
    163613766261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 SLK

Does R85 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 SLK is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R85 SLK?
The MOT on R85 SLK is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 SLK done?
R85 SLK was recorded at 186,994 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has R85 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 SLK has failed 12 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R85 SLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R85 SLK find?
R85 SLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f.

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