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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,435 cc

S21 JOYMOT history

S21 JOY is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S21 JOY blue Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,822 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 JOY was last recorded at 50,822 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,233 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
1,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,822 miles
  • 2025 – 50,233 miles
  • 2024 – 49,372 miles
  • 2023 – 48,838 miles
  • 2022 – 47,790 miles
  • 2021 – 46,821 miles
  • 2020 – 46,034 miles
  • 2019 – 45,210 miles
  • 2018 – 44,119 miles
  • 2017 – 43,256 miles
  • 2016 – 41,265 miles
  • 2015 – 40,010 miles
  • 2014 – 38,921 miles
  • 2013 – 36,882 miles
  • 2012 – 34,025 miles
  • 2011 – 30,328 miles
  • 2010 – 26,324 miles
  • 2009 – 21,632 miles
  • 2008 – 17,413 miles
  • 2007 – 13,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,822 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,822 miles (+589)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    516233218216
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass50,233 miles (+861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,233 miles
    Test number
    596097490153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass49,372 miles (+534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    254463744577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass48,838 miles (+1,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    517067280015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass47,790 miles (+969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    808551125984
    • AdvisoryExhaust system supports corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass46,821 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,821 miles
    Test number
    783229081703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail46,821 miles (+787)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,821 miles
    Test number
    887019739835
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass46,034 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    155945583320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front to rear corroded. front and rear brake pads 3000 approx.

  9. Fail46,028 miles (+818)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    423388141376
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front to rear corroded. front and rear brake pads 3000 approx.

  10. Pass45,210 miles (+1,091)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    604694454440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass44,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    869875509870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,119 miles (+863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    763664645968
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass43,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    897186433001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 2000 approx.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe mount missing.

  14. Fail43,256 miles (+1,991)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    305095752749
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 2000 approx.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe mount missing.

  15. Pass41,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    913964525062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

  16. Fail41,265 miles (+1,255)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    514060855495
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

  17. Pass40,010 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    987070165160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,921 miles (+2,039)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    817582664182
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust metal bracket broken.
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing.

  19. Pass36,882 miles (+2,857)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    557001263184
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer corroded
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured

  20. Fail34,025 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    776793662162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  21. Pass34,025 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    998523562133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    796767351100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,328 miles (+4,004)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    946177051141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass26,324 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    241576560439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,632 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,632 miles
    Test number
    514036869136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,413 miles (+3,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,413 miles
    Test number
    350555858152
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass13,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,573 miles
    Test number
    382212867104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 JOY

Does S21 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 JOY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 JOY?
The MOT on S21 JOY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 JOY done?
S21 JOY was recorded at 50,822 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,955 miles a year.
Has S21 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 JOY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S21 JOY 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 S21 JOY find?
S21 JOY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, and 4 more.

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