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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S3 CJHMOT history

S3 CJH is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

S3 CJH gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,689 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CJH was last recorded at 130,689 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,693 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,689 miles
  • 2025 – 129,693 miles
  • 2024 – 128,090 miles
  • 2023 – 124,806 miles
  • 2022 – 118,949 miles
  • 2021 – 117,594 miles
  • 2020 – 116,845 miles
  • 2019 – 115,692 miles
  • 2018 – 114,256 miles
  • 2017 – 113,553 miles
  • 2016 – 111,624 miles
  • 2015 – 108,308 miles
  • 2014 – 101,691 miles
  • 2013 – 94,359 miles
  • 2012 – 86,749 miles
  • 2011 – 78,348 miles
  • 2010 – 72,177 miles
  • 2009 – 67,950 miles
  • 2008 – 63,381 miles
  • 2007 – 57,140 miles
  • 2006 – 50,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (coated in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,689 miles
    Test number
    452645047955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,689 miles (+996)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,689 miles
    Test number
    224342054222
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,693 miles (+1,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,693 miles
    Test number
    232899006609
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,090 miles (+3,284)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    623543102305
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

  5. Pass124,806 miles (+5,857)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    275873889566
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited visibility through caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has high reserve travel

  6. Pass118,949 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    244694223754
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,594 miles (+749)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    549241948123
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    580398990494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,845 miles (+1,153)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    343869115396
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake giving low readings

  10. Pass115,692 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,692 miles
    Test number
    125012786297
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor parking brake effort recorded on offside rear

  11. Pass114,256 miles (+703)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    115086060285
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on shoulders
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate loose

  12. Pass113,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    547631568124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  13. Fail113,553 miles (+1,929)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    812199402972
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  14. Pass111,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,624 miles
    Test number
    573851007507
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components

  15. Fail111,623 miles (+3,315)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    565473295848
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components

  16. Pass108,308 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,308 miles
    Test number
    508261237848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,691 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    497239534248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,359 miles (+7,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    555973563260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass86,749 miles (+8,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    968305532289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,348 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,348 miles
    Test number
    848884031246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,177 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    602469830211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,165 miles (+4,215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    611826230243
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,950 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    102922739227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,381 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    900115158231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,112 miles (+5,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    362039148446
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass57,140 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,140 miles
    Test number
    981998527282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    961397036222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CJH

Does S3 CJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CJH is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CJH?
The MOT on S3 CJH is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CJH done?
S3 CJH was recorded at 130,689 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has S3 CJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CJH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 CJH 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 S3 CJH find?
S3 CJH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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