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Volvo V70

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

S48 LJUMOT history

S48 LJU is a white petrol Volvo V70 first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
193,513 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 LJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 LJU was last recorded at 193,513 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,512 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,513 miles
  • 2024 – 193,512 miles
  • 2023 – 193,448 miles
  • 2022 – 193,209 miles
  • 2021 – 192,815 miles
  • 2020 – 192,168 miles
  • 2019 – 191,589 miles
  • 2018 – 190,401 miles
  • 2017 – 189,368 miles
  • 2016 – 185,485 miles
  • 2014 – 183,183 miles
  • 2013 – 180,196 miles
  • 2012 – 176,442 miles
  • 2011 – 172,434 miles
  • 2010 – 169,022 miles
  • 2009 – 165,498 miles
  • 2008 – 161,824 miles
  • 2007 – 157,716 miles
  • 2006 – 152,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,513 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,513 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    193,513 miles
    Test number
    233305190479
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass193,512 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,512 miles
    Test number
    812231602359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,448 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    193,448 miles
    Test number
    871876765463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,209 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    193,209 miles
    Test number
    483792171666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,815 miles (+647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,815 miles
    Test number
    287011923490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass192,168 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    192,168 miles
    Test number
    227786018522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass191,589 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    191,589 miles
    Test number
    375116474246
    • 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))

  8. Pass190,401 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    190,401 miles
    Test number
    176053048378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass189,368 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    189,368 miles
    Test number
    723608835808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass185,485 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    185,485 miles
    Test number
    567798198851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail185,442 miles (+2,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,442 miles
    Test number
    193139251598
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass183,183 miles (+1,161)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    183,183 miles
    Test number
    229847554325
    • NoteVery small exhaust leak from split in center box
    • NoteVery small leak of coolant from lower corner of the radiator

  13. Pass182,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    182,022 miles
    Test number
    519439404089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail182,022 miles (+1,826)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,022 miles
    Test number
    118579604478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass180,196 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    180,196 miles
    Test number
    737210113018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass176,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    176,442 miles
    Test number
    608270912058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail176,442 miles (+4,008)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,442 miles
    Test number
    576386102060
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass172,434 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    172,434 miles
    Test number
    106421111481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass169,022 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    169,022 miles
    Test number
    562516700040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,498 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    111574819478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail165,489 miles (+3,665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,489 miles
    Test number
    994212919024
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  22. Pass161,824 miles (+4,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    161,824 miles
    Test number
    911836618030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass157,716 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    293421217029
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail157,647 miles (+4,742)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,647 miles
    Test number
    512085607053
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass152,905 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    152,905 miles
    Test number
    561910116019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about S48 LJU

Does S48 LJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 LJU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S48 LJU?
The MOT on S48 LJU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 LJU done?
S48 LJU was recorded at 193,513 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
Has S48 LJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 LJU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on S48 LJU 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 S48 LJU find?
S48 LJU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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