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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

S720 BDMMOT history

S720 BDM is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
117,750 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 BDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 BDM was last recorded at 117,750 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,624 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
1,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,750 miles
  • 2024 – 109,976 miles
  • 2023 – 108,275 miles
  • 2022 – 108,072 miles
  • 2021 – 106,601 miles
  • 2020 – 105,876 miles
  • 2019 – 104,320 miles
  • 2018 – 103,269 miles
  • 2017 – 101,596 miles
  • 2016 – 100,626 miles
  • 2015 – 100,016 miles
  • 2014 – 99,318 miles
  • 2013 – 98,010 miles
  • 2012 – 96,523 miles
  • 2011 – 95,372 miles
  • 2010 – 93,092 miles
  • 2009 – 90,502 miles
  • 2008 – 88,560 miles
  • 2007 – 85,520 miles
  • 2006 – 80,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,750 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak advise further investigation.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,750 miles (+126)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    724566221935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak advise further investigation.

  2. Fail117,624 miles (+7,648)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    823831718597
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has play in height adjustment thread area advise further investigation and repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak advise further investigation.

  3. Pass109,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    441067528096
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,976 miles (+1,701)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    731026757886
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass108,275 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    233700718290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,072 miles (+1,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,072 miles
    Test number
    369800668284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass106,601 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,601 miles
    Test number
    779987574735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,876 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    266851754183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

  9. Pass104,320 miles (+1,051)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    491931775192
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken, but exhaust is still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryRestricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

  10. Pass103,269 miles (+1,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    325681036011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has age related cracks but not down to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  11. Pass101,596 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    928127604492
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  12. Fail101,587 miles (+961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,587 miles
    Test number
    732450415883
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  13. Pass100,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,626 miles
    Test number
    964489413428
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  14. Fail100,626 miles (+610)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,626 miles
    Test number
    619244217497
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  15. Pass100,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    259679815457
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  16. Fail100,016 miles (+698)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    919019915121
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  17. Fail99,318 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    408739534153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic trims fitted

  18. Pass99,318 miles (+1,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    948629434182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic trims fitted

  19. Pass98,010 miles (+1,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    798495633189
    • NoteUnable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

  20. Pass96,523 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    705299432184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,372 miles (+2,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,372 miles
    Test number
    477722831164
    • NoteUnable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

  22. Pass93,092 miles (+2,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    980633330111
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  23. Pass90,502 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    493374439152
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  24. Fail90,487 miles (+1,927)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    701673639161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  25. Pass88,560 miles (+3,040)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    822696538179
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

  26. Pass85,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    891404737153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,520 miles (+4,905)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    151900637156
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass80,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    914009096138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S720 BDM

Does S720 BDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 BDM expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 BDM?
The MOT on S720 BDM expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 BDM done?
S720 BDM was recorded at 117,750 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 1,954 miles a year.
Has S720 BDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 BDM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S720 BDM 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 S720 BDM find?
S720 BDM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mount, and 5 more.

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