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Volvo C70

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,435 cc

S31 BSJMOT history

S31 BSJ is a black petrol Volvo C70 first used on 24 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,281 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BSJ was last recorded at 116,281 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,443 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
838 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,281 miles
  • 2025 – 115,443 miles
  • 2024 – 114,587 miles
  • 2023 – 114,073 miles
  • 2021 – 109,611 miles
  • 2020 – 95,902 miles
  • 2019 – 93,755 miles
  • 2018 – 92,180 miles
  • 2017 – 91,850 miles
  • 2016 – 91,212 miles
  • 2015 – 90,076 miles
  • 2014 – 83,942 miles
  • 2013 – 70,343 miles
  • 2012 – 55,437 miles
  • 2011 – 40,700 miles
  • 2010 – 22,144 miles
  • 2009 – 15,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,281 miles (+838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    167944769218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass115,443 miles (+856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    373239492338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    983888349198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail114,587 miles (+63)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    662740591181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail114,524 miles (+451)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,524 miles
    Test number
    976181213543
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,073 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,073 miles
    Test number
    559288498439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,611 miles (+13,709)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    828031608389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,902 miles (+117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,902 miles
    Test number
    220921966700
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass95,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,785 miles
    Test number
    898206105816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,785 miles (+2,030)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,785 miles
    Test number
    625372893489
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on front wipers
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight hand brake travel

  11. Pass93,755 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,755 miles
    Test number
    716389102571
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

  12. Fail93,753 miles (+1,573)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    915765025192
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

  13. Pass92,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,180 miles
    Test number
    382080690635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc in poor condtion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear rear shockers are week
    • AdvisoryO/s wipper blade

  14. Fail92,180 miles (+330)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,180 miles
    Test number
    852824542921
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc in poor condtion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear rear shockers are week
    • AdvisoryO/s wipper blade

  15. Pass91,850 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,850 miles
    Test number
    482919275935
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass91,212 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    762661325310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass90,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,076 miles
    Test number
    899461065031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edge

  18. Fail90,076 miles (+6,134)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,076 miles
    Test number
    688688455077
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edge

  19. Pass83,942 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    427775824060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front head lamp misted
    • NoteO/s brake flexi out of securing clip

  20. Fail83,942 miles (+13,599)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    639075324036
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHead lamp level switch insecure
    • NoteN/s front head lamp misted
    • NoteO/s brake flexi out of securing clip

  21. Pass70,343 miles (+14,906)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    498182223054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,437 miles (+14,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    219556022039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,700 miles (+18,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    217181421043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    414777120092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,144 miles (+6,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    433697220093
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass15,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,838 miles
    Test number
    284886969176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 BSJ

Does S31 BSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BSJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BSJ?
The MOT on S31 BSJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BSJ done?
S31 BSJ was recorded at 116,281 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has S31 BSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BSJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 BSJ 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 S31 BSJ find?
S31 BSJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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