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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S21 SETMOT history

S21 SET is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 164,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,763 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 SET was last recorded at 164,763 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,918 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,845 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,763 miles
  • 2025 – 161,918 miles
  • 2024 – 158,187 miles
  • 2023 – 151,170 miles
  • 2022 – 146,180 miles
  • 2021 – 144,376 miles
  • 2020 – 141,585 miles
  • 2019 – 138,352 miles
  • 2018 – 135,894 miles
  • 2017 – 133,353 miles
  • 2016 – 130,061 miles
  • 2015 – 125,612 miles
  • 2014 – 121,858 miles
  • 2013 – 119,407 miles
  • 2012 – 117,216 miles
  • 2011 – 113,296 miles
  • 2010 – 109,823 miles
  • 2009 – 107,429 miles
  • 2008 – 105,278 miles
  • 2007 – 103,427 miles
  • 2006 – 97,572 miles
  • 2005 – 91,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,763 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,763 miles (+2,845)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,763 miles
    Test number
    204294306046
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,918 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,918 miles
    Test number
    888212431986
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail161,881 miles (+3,694)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,881 miles
    Test number
    902622806205
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,187 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,187 miles
    Test number
    339945223132
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,186 miles (+7,016)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,186 miles
    Test number
    242134809120
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,170 miles (+4,990)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,170 miles
    Test number
    946979019961
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,180 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,180 miles
    Test number
    408946575057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,376 miles (+36)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,376 miles
    Test number
    211638653632
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers obscuring views

  9. Fail144,340 miles (+2,755)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    345841471894
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers obscuring views

  10. Pass141,585 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,585 miles
    Test number
    854534539437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    275858179547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,351 miles (+2,457)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,351 miles
    Test number
    919895830507
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass135,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,894 miles
    Test number
    198807698828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,891 miles (+2,538)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,891 miles
    Test number
    900022007581
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass133,353 miles (+3,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,353 miles
    Test number
    103326099647
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass130,061 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,061 miles
    Test number
    368951856162
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass125,612 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    321092601376
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail125,610 miles (+3,752)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    956220180245
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass121,858 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    809276874298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass119,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,407 miles
    Test number
    568214773254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,407 miles (+2,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,407 miles
    Test number
    726604073263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass117,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    815897672203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,216 miles (+3,920)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    485336972229
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail113,296 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    458866271243
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside inner gaiter split

  25. Pass113,296 miles (+3,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    638106871275
    • NoteOffside inner gaiter split

  26. Pass109,823 miles (+2,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,823 miles
    Test number
    542893490291
    • NoteOffside front inner cv gaiter split

  27. Pass107,429 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    474576989263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass105,278 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,278 miles
    Test number
    743721088280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass103,427 miles (+5,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    840386097294
    • NoteAdvise offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

  30. Pass97,572 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,572 miles
    Test number
    750986496244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail97,500 miles (+5,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    483049586205
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  32. Pass91,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    822473685272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 SET

Does S21 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 SET is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 SET?
The MOT on S21 SET is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 SET done?
S21 SET was recorded at 164,763 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has S21 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 SET has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 SET 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 SET find?
S21 SET passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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