
Volvo V70
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc
S63 DGHMOT history
S63 DGH is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 174,218 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 174,218 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S63 DGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,319 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S63 DGH was last recorded at 174,218 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 1,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,841 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,377 miles
- Average per year
- 4,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,218 miles
- 2025 – 172,841 miles
- 2024 – 170,964 miles
- 2023 – 168,964 miles
- 2022 – 168,963 miles
- 2021 – 166,721 miles
- 2020 – 164,795 miles
- 2019 – 161,275 miles
- 2018 – 160,143 miles
- 2016 – 158,324 miles
- 2015 – 150,640 miles
- 2014 – 146,889 miles
- 2013 – 142,540 miles
- 2011 – 138,302 miles
- 2010 – 136,412 miles
- 2009 – 129,878 miles
- 2008 – 121,076 miles
- 2006 – 100,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
35 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,218 miles (+1,377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 174,218 miles
- Test number
- 816556922323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass172,841 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 172,841 miles
- Test number
- 344401675464
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail172,830 miles (+1,866)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,830 miles
- Test number
- 403080129344
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass170,964 miles (+2,000)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 170,964 miles
- Test number
- 149598753216
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass168,964 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 168,964 miles
- Test number
- 257771459427
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail168,963 miles (+2,242)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,963 miles
- Test number
- 487924583529
- DangerousNearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction of front windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass166,721 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,721 miles
- Test number
- 736246007476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail166,721 miles (+1,926)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,721 miles
- Test number
- 553422359561
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Disconnected from mounting point (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Disconnected from mounting point (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass164,795 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 164,795 miles
- Test number
- 242339823488
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail164,792 miles (+3,517)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,792 miles
- Test number
- 198116005751
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass161,275 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 161,275 miles
- Test number
- 817771744624
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass160,143 miles (+102)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 160,143 miles
- Test number
- 946840860191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryRear seatbelts not tested
Fail160,041 miles (+1,717)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,041 miles
- Test number
- 421020534980
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryRear seatbelts not tested
Pass158,324 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 158,324 miles
- Test number
- 807045113735
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail158,324 miles (+2,818)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,324 miles
- Test number
- 832513313436
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass155,506 miles (+4,866)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 155,506 miles
- Test number
- 418208985324
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass150,640 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 150,640 miles
- Test number
- 129132205452
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass146,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 146,889 miles
- Test number
- 979023104074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,889 miles (+4,349)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,889 miles
- Test number
- 115022004463
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Fail142,540 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,540 miles
- Test number
- 196092403000
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass142,540 miles (+4,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 142,540 miles
- Test number
- 746032503006
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail138,302 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,302 miles
- Test number
- 109716241331
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake disc's worn and lipped
- NoteNearside headlamp lens cracked
Pass138,302 miles (+1,890)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 138,302 miles
- Test number
- 327196341309
- NoteFront brake disc's worn and lipped
- NoteNearside headlamp lens cracked
Pass136,412 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 136,412 miles
- Test number
- 201463160368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brakes application slightly uneven.
- NoteRear brake application slightly uneven and offside rear application slightly reduced.
- NoteRecommend replacement of front brake pads and service of rear brakes.
Fail136,412 miles (+6,410)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,412 miles
- Test number
- 693343760306
- FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brakes application slightly uneven.
- NoteRear brake application slightly uneven and offside rear application slightly reduced.
- NoteRecommend replacement of front brake pads and service of rear brakes.
Pass130,002 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 130,002 miles
- Test number
- 604134900083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,878 miles (+8,802)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,878 miles
- Test number
- 803592959369
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail121,076 miles4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,076 miles
- Test number
- 630682858312
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- NoteDifferent tyre sizes front to rear
Pass121,076 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 121,076 miles
- Test number
- 774592458326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- NoteDifferent tyre sizes front to rear
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 220085457339
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailMileage not read3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 702794257395
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 100,624 miles
- Test number
- 430845046419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,624 miles (+10,181)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,624 miles
- Test number
- 811075746317
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteAll four tyres have inner and outer edges close to min depth
Pass90,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 90,443 miles
- Test number
- 181524606076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,443 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,443 miles
- Test number
- 123103406084
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Note1 rear exhaust hanger rusted through,but is still secure.
Questions about S63 DGH
- Does S63 DGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S63 DGH is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S63 DGH?
- The MOT on S63 DGH is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S63 DGH done?
- S63 DGH was recorded at 174,218 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
- Has S63 DGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S63 DGH has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S63 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 S63 DGH find?
- S63 DGH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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