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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,400 cc

S5 UAYMOT history

S5 UAY is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 223,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S5 UAY blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
223,855 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 UAY was last recorded at 223,855 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,479 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
15,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,855 miles
  • 2025 – 202,779 miles
  • 2024 – 185,069 miles
  • 2023 – 163,135 miles
  • 2022 – 142,981 miles
  • 2021 – 118,728 miles
  • 2020 – 107,953 miles
  • 2019 – 101,541 miles
  • 2018 – 94,101 miles
  • 2017 – 80,696 miles
  • 2016 – 63,712 miles
  • 2015 – 51,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,855 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also cut on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,855 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    223,855 miles
    Test number
    917855254640
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail223,479 miles (+20,700)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,479 miles
    Test number
    942453620995
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass202,779 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,779 miles
    Test number
    690674476270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail202,776 miles (+45)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,776 miles
    Test number
    982825517458
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail202,731 miles (+17,662)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,731 miles
    Test number
    826065829242
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass185,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    185,069 miles
    Test number
    373805629599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,069 miles (+21,934)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,069 miles
    Test number
    408772853527
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass163,135 miles (+20,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,135 miles
    Test number
    162812330947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass142,981 miles (+24,253)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,981 miles
    Test number
    657100993040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,728 miles (+10,775)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    385428148100
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield adrift
  11. Pass107,953 miles (+6,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    211923645087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass101,541 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    861319309219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,101 miles (+13,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    772449992450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,696 miles (+16,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,696 miles
    Test number
    562575131968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,712 miles (+12,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    824728000663
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass51,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    167860455169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 UAY

Does S5 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 UAY is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 UAY?
The MOT on S5 UAY is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 UAY done?
S5 UAY was recorded at 223,855 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 15,256 miles a year.
Has S5 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 UAY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 UAY 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 S5 UAY find?
S5 UAY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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