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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,400 cc

S50 RABMOT history

S50 RAB is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S50 RAB blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,982 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 RAB was last recorded at 117,982 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,634 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
4,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,982 miles
  • 2024 – 117,634 miles
  • 2023 – 114,941 miles
  • 2022 – 110,531 miles
  • 2021 – 107,195 miles
  • 2020 – 104,079 miles
  • 2019 – 101,527 miles
  • 2018 – 98,028 miles
  • 2017 – 93,985 miles
  • 2016 – 89,080 miles
  • 2015 – 84,286 miles
  • 2014 – 78,958 miles
  • 2013 – 71,272 miles
  • 2012 – 64,065 miles
  • 2011 – 54,945 miles
  • 2010 – 40,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,982 miles (+348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,982 miles
    Test number
    220257268547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass117,634 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,634 miles
    Test number
    684759910977
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail117,627 miles (+2,686)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    985841499287
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,941 miles (+4,410)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,941 miles
    Test number
    442425428117
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass110,531 miles (+3,336)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,531 miles
    Test number
    268549637464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount/suspension support bearing (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area of disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe attachment brackets corroded.both front brackets
    • AdvisoryUnder guard fitted.
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components are corroded.

  6. Pass107,195 miles (+3,116)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,195 miles
    Test number
    896646286560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    249273891946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail104,079 miles (+2,552)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    875311421255
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,527 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    940536235379
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Fail101,520 miles (+3,492)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    117098663708
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass98,028 miles (+4,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    435404470722
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass93,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,985 miles
    Test number
    413897784717
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail93,971 miles (+4,891)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    741570957298
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass89,080 miles (+4,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    852745623211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass84,286 miles (+5,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    907448515195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass78,958 miles (+7,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    269640524479
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass71,272 miles (+7,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    295625913192
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass64,065 miles (+9,120)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    465664612109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    946861811132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,945 miles (+14,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    685741811155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    823920410157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S50 RAB

Does S50 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 RAB is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 RAB?
The MOT on S50 RAB is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 RAB done?
S50 RAB was recorded at 117,982 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
Has S50 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 RAB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 RAB 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 S50 RAB find?
S50 RAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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