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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S730 DBWMOT history

S730 DBW is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
154,047 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S730 DBW was last recorded at 154,047 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,046 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,047 miles
  • 2021 – 153,636 miles
  • 2020 – 152,437 miles
  • 2018 – 144,398 miles
  • 2017 – 136,171 miles
  • 2016 – 132,502 miles
  • 2015 – 123,334 miles
  • 2014 – 117,138 miles
  • 2012 – 110,574 miles
  • 2010 – 99,424 miles
  • 2009 – 93,918 miles
  • 2008 – 86,546 miles
  • 2007 – 77,461 miles
  • 2006 – 69,593 miles
  • 2005 – 61,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,047 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,047 miles
    Test number
    179307259913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail154,046 miles (+410)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    276307188581
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass153,636 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,636 miles
    Test number
    986899626029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail153,630 miles (+1,193)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,630 miles
    Test number
    367734203630
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass152,437 miles (+1,506)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    463297678248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,931 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    988407018115
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuto gearbox slight leak

  7. Fail150,926 miles (+6,528)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,926 miles
    Test number
    953100060194
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuto gearbox slight leak

  8. Pass144,398 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,398 miles
    Test number
    535916291146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside including suspension units

  9. Fail144,393 miles (+8,222)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,393 miles
    Test number
    254611219423
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside including suspension units

  10. Pass136,171 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    709012733943
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded under battery

  11. Pass132,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,502 miles
    Test number
    585608050003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

  12. Fail132,502 miles (+5,885)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,502 miles
    Test number
    236655747773
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

  13. Pass126,617 miles (+3,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,617 miles
    Test number
    370734659431
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  14. Pass123,334 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    666127305002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Fail123,333 miles (+6,195)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    698846405046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  16. Pass117,138 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,138 miles
    Test number
    208628804040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,574 miles (+5,295)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,574 miles
    Test number
    125597342387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass105,279 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    918800712033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake servo corroded
    • NoteIner wing corroded under bonet near side
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Fail105,277 miles (+5,853)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,277 miles
    Test number
    855469302020
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake servo corroded
    • NoteIner wing corroded under bonet near side
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass99,424 miles (+5,506)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    571885750310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded over whole face

  21. Pass93,918 miles (+7,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,918 miles
    Test number
    873073869340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass86,546 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    614045868312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,461 miles (+7,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    451073657390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail69,593 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    592002446332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside headlight reflector getting dull.

  25. Pass69,593 miles (+8,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    782742946368
    • NoteNearside headlight reflector getting dull.

  26. Pass61,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    630602265374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail61,407 miles1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    461512365496
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S730 DBW

Does S730 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S730 DBW expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S730 DBW?
The MOT on S730 DBW expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S730 DBW done?
S730 DBW was recorded at 154,047 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 5,466 miles a year.
Has S730 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 DBW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S730 DBW 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 S730 DBW find?
S730 DBW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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