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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2010 · 1,984 cc

S40 RXAMOT history

S40 RXA is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S40 RXA 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,767 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RXA was last recorded at 134,767 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,379 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,388 miles
Average per year
9,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,767 miles
  • 2024 – 130,379 miles
  • 2023 – 125,667 miles
  • 2022 – 120,029 miles
  • 2021 – 114,151 miles
  • 2020 – 107,765 miles
  • 2019 – 101,999 miles
  • 2018 – 96,594 miles
  • 2017 – 81,824 miles
  • 2016 – 63,527 miles
  • 2015 – 42,674 miles
  • 2014 – 35,540 miles
  • 2013 – 25,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,767 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,767 miles (+4,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,767 miles
    Test number
    454534353419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,379 miles (+4,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,379 miles
    Test number
    584348506326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,667 miles (+5,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    546505246614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass120,029 miles (+5,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,029 miles
    Test number
    222061980921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass114,151 miles (+349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,151 miles
    Test number
    178836097157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail113,802 miles (+6,037)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    836953318370
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges / advise replacement /goodyear efficient 225/50/r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass107,765 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    571826842096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,999 miles (+5,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    987652141845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,594 miles (+14,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,594 miles
    Test number
    215369764380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass81,824 miles (+18,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    138731026355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing and feathering on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass63,527 miles (+20,853)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,527 miles
    Test number
    550144234606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    358792449610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,674 miles (+7,134)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    933724147130
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,540 miles (+10,457)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    535552064207
    • NoteFront brake pad(s) wearing low
    • NoteMinor oil leak
    • NoteN/s front sill damaged

  15. Pass25,083 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,083 miles
    Test number
    517893673285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers poor.

  16. Fail25,083 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,083 miles
    Test number
    619803873236
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers poor.

Questions about S40 RXA

Does S40 RXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RXA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 RXA?
The MOT on S40 RXA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RXA done?
S40 RXA was recorded at 134,767 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 9,007 miles a year.
Has S40 RXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RXA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 RXA 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 S40 RXA find?
S40 RXA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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