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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S44 LAPMOT history

S44 LAP is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,553 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 LAP was last recorded at 161,553 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,452 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,553 miles
  • 2024 – 159,000 miles
  • 2023 – 157,417 miles
  • 2022 – 155,857 miles
  • 2021 – 154,487 miles
  • 2020 – 153,668 miles
  • 2019 – 151,461 miles
  • 2018 – 148,009 miles
  • 2017 – 142,212 miles
  • 2016 – 137,710 miles
  • 2015 – 132,617 miles
  • 2014 – 127,561 miles
  • 2013 – 122,374 miles
  • 2012 – 117,442 miles
  • 2011 – 111,775 miles
  • 2010 – 109,813 miles
  • 2009 – 107,616 miles
  • 2008 – 103,712 miles
  • 2007 – 100,709 miles
  • 2006 – 96,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,553 miles (+101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,553 miles
    Test number
    516245240940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,452 miles (+2,452)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,452 miles
    Test number
    439399364615
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,000 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,000 miles
    Test number
    570271755225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  4. Fail158,989 miles (+1,572)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,989 miles
    Test number
    869404980543
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  5. Pass157,417 miles (+1,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,417 miles
    Test number
    931039771459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass155,857 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,857 miles
    Test number
    617761025681
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  7. Fail155,821 miles (+1,334)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    745932677651
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  8. Pass154,487 miles (+819)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,487 miles
    Test number
    535949122361
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass153,668 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,668 miles
    Test number
    503034037645
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail153,628 miles (+2,167)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    137563232312
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded on inner surface.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass151,461 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,461 miles
    Test number
    702940277523
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted

  12. Fail151,428 miles (+3,419)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,428 miles
    Test number
    163706929348
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted

  13. Pass148,009 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,009 miles
    Test number
    149258656497
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  14. Fail147,512 miles (+5,300)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,512 miles
    Test number
    631447917873
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted and worn.

  15. Pass142,212 miles (+4,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,212 miles
    Test number
    707449121045
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  16. Pass137,710 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,710 miles
    Test number
    277380006544
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  17. Fail137,647 miles (+5,030)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    937458623296
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  18. Pass132,617 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,617 miles
    Test number
    397630296900
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  19. Pass127,561 miles (+9)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    845207814324
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail127,552 miles (+5,178)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    446685014392
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass122,374 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    326291983432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,442 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    388847092230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail117,431 miles (+5,656)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,431 miles
    Test number
    546174482274
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass111,775 miles (+1,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    226838081172
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroding.

  25. Pass109,813 miles (+2,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    864765200237
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly scored.

  26. Pass107,616 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,616 miles
    Test number
    402908799132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail107,606 miles (+3,894)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    151701899128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass103,712 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    610337898168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail103,510 miles (+2,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    211071898454
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  30. Pass100,709 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,709 miles
    Test number
    681457197150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass96,749 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    411280316262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Fail96,718 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    101647406278
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm

Questions about S44 LAP

Does S44 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 LAP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 LAP?
The MOT on S44 LAP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 LAP done?
S44 LAP was recorded at 161,553 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has S44 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 LAP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 LAP 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 S44 LAP find?
S44 LAP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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