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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S738 NALMOT history

S738 NAL is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 191,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
191,117 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 NAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 NAL was last recorded at 191,117 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,116 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,117 miles
  • 2025 – 190,511 miles
  • 2024 – 189,437 miles
  • 2023 – 187,395 miles
  • 2022 – 184,635 miles
  • 2021 – 182,843 miles
  • 2020 – 180,730 miles
  • 2019 – 180,089 miles
  • 2018 – 178,113 miles
  • 2017 – 174,049 miles
  • 2016 – 166,578 miles
  • 2015 – 159,098 miles
  • 2014 – 152,514 miles
  • 2013 – 144,924 miles
  • 2012 – 139,168 miles
  • 2011 – 131,835 miles
  • 2010 – 124,280 miles
  • 2009 – 112,893 miles
  • 2008 – 104,541 miles
  • 2007 – 96,643 miles
  • 2006 – 91,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 8 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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,117 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    191,117 miles
    Test number
    211035521419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail191,116 miles (+605)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,116 miles
    Test number
    971252602295
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass190,511 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    190,511 miles
    Test number
    393115902458
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail190,511 miles (+1,074)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,511 miles
    Test number
    859966778287
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass189,437 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    189,437 miles
    Test number
    996597945546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail189,437 miles (+2,042)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,437 miles
    Test number
    821953116282
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass187,395 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    187,395 miles
    Test number
    305100213159
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail187,393 miles (+2,758)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,393 miles
    Test number
    609221447980
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass184,635 miles (+1,792)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    184,635 miles
    Test number
    702095586361
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass182,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    182,843 miles
    Test number
    696901297496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail182,843 miles (+2,113)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,843 miles
    Test number
    963844706348
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass180,730 miles (+641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    180,730 miles
    Test number
    930488642536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass180,089 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    180,089 miles
    Test number
    943538670968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail180,089 miles (+1,976)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,089 miles
    Test number
    773236617451
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass178,113 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,113 miles
    Test number
    750414705162
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Fail178,101 miles (+4,052)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,101 miles
    Test number
    565508799437
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass174,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,049 miles
    Test number
    598787741323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail174,049 miles (+7,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,049 miles
    Test number
    829383048003
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to rear pipe broken (7.1.2)

  19. Pass166,578 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    166,578 miles
    Test number
    355810931955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass159,098 miles (+6,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,098 miles
    Test number
    435189045151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass152,514 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,514 miles
    Test number
    976081964149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass144,924 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,924 miles
    Test number
    728695373109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail144,897 miles (+5,729)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    656742873187
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass139,168 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    139,168 miles
    Test number
    267407462196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edge

  25. Fail139,144 miles (+7,309)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,144 miles
    Test number
    528664562189
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edge

  26. Pass131,835 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    131,835 miles
    Test number
    818637761100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Fail131,830 miles (+7,550)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    536696261118
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass124,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    241803050412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail124,280 miles (+11,387)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    352643850161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  30. Pass112,893 miles (+8,352)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,893 miles
    Test number
    484749779063
    • NoteExhaust rear hanger corroding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low on tread = 2mm
    • NotePerishing to both front drive shaft boots
    • NotePerishing to front brake hoses
    • NotePerishing to rear subframe bushes
    • NoteSome front wishbones inner bushes separating
    • NoteVery slight play in o/s/f drop link rod
    • NoteVery slight steering rack/rod play
    • NoteWear to o/s/f tyre edges

  31. Pass104,541 miles (+7,898)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    974531288054
    • NoteExhaust rear hanger corroding
    • NoteFront indacators fading colour slightly
    • NoteFront wishbones inner bushes separating
    • NoteRear subframe bushes starting to perish
    • NoteSlight perishing to front brake flexi hoses
    • NoteVery slight play o/s/f drop link rod

  32. Pass96,643 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,643 miles
    Test number
    122909087037
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass91,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    943131896020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 NAL

Does S738 NAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 NAL is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 NAL?
The MOT on S738 NAL is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 NAL done?
S738 NAL was recorded at 191,117 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has S738 NAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 NAL has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S738 NAL 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 S738 NAL find?
S738 NAL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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