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Volvo V70

Turquoise · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S52 DGHMOT history

S52 DGH is a turquoise petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,260 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 DGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 DGH was last recorded at 147,260 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,230 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,260 miles
  • 2024 – 147,230 miles
  • 2023 – 144,827 miles
  • 2022 – 142,368 miles
  • 2021 – 140,367 miles
  • 2020 – 139,091 miles
  • 2019 – 136,460 miles
  • 2018 – 135,138 miles
  • 2017 – 133,798 miles
  • 2016 – 132,174 miles
  • 2015 – 122,560 miles
  • 2014 – 114,298 miles
  • 2013 – 110,408 miles
  • 2012 – 103,665 miles
  • 2011 – 100,390 miles
  • 2010 – 94,159 miles
  • 2009 – 85,339 miles
  • 2008 – 76,025 miles
  • 2007 – 69,414 miles
  • 2006 – 56,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,260 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,260 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,260 miles
    Test number
    512895984977
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail147,230 miles (+2,403)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,230 miles
    Test number
    622631870744
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,827 miles (+2,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    805196623608
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    265098897190
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,368 miles (+2,001)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    846220140117
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass140,367 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    569464836861
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail140,366 miles (+1,275)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    525168042997
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass139,091 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,091 miles
    Test number
    213915825442
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail139,091 miles (+2,631)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,091 miles
    Test number
    576996141390
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,460 miles (+1,322)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,460 miles
    Test number
    279214161238
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass135,138 miles (+1,340)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,138 miles
    Test number
    814197582614
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished.

  12. Pass133,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,798 miles
    Test number
    493927898643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,796 miles (+1,622)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    679874585137
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass132,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,174 miles
    Test number
    236464003828
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail132,172 miles (+9,612)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    412261215400
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass122,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    692828820735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail122,560 miles (+92)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    794440701127
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail122,468 miles (+8,170)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,468 miles
    Test number
    388849045120
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNO OIL
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge possable tracking fault
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broke

  19. Pass114,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    239164104497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,298 miles (+3,890)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    766614004132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass110,408 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    355788623184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,394 miles (+6,729)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,394 miles
    Test number
    827170823167
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass103,665 miles (+3,275)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    396802202105
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipes insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket in poor condition

  24. Pass100,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,390 miles
    Test number
    449180311115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,390 miles (+6,231)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,390 miles
    Test number
    816069101178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass94,159 miles (+8,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    722680710160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass85,339 miles (+9,314)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    104676739007
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

  28. Pass76,025 miles (+6,611)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    190235068419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f lower bumper

  29. Pass69,414 miles (+13,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    140702457466
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass56,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,310 miles
    Test number
    113019136492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S52 DGH

Does S52 DGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 DGH is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 DGH?
The MOT on S52 DGH is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 DGH done?
S52 DGH was recorded at 147,260 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,567 miles a year.
Has S52 DGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 DGH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S52 DGH 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 S52 DGH find?
S52 DGH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater insecure; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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