
Volvo S70
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc
S740 SAVMOT history
S740 SAV is a black petrol Volvo S70 first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 193,039 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 SAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S70
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 SAV was last recorded at 193,039 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 1,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 191,252 miles · 28 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,787 miles
- Average per year
- 5,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 193,039 miles
- 2022 – 191,252 miles
- 2020 – 191,022 miles
- 2018 – 188,793 miles
- 2017 – 186,127 miles
- 2016 – 182,690 miles
- 2015 – 178,282 miles
- 2014 – 167,476 miles
- 2013 – 154,200 miles
- 2012 – 138,947 miles
- 2011 – 131,763 miles
- 2010 – 126,159 miles
- 2009 – 120,905 miles
- 2008 – 114,827 miles
- 2007 – 106,708 miles
- 2006 – 99,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
EML on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bushes, Bonding deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,039 miles (+1,787)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 193,039 miles
- Test number
- 640307701860
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass191,252 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 191,252 miles
- Test number
- 816908639990
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEML On
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, Front bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 453105424246
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator secured by tape
- AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens cover missing
- AdvisoryTrailing arm and axel bushes slightly perished
Pass191,022 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 191,022 miles
- Test number
- 220449903672
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on (1998)
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bushes, Bonding deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear axle brake flexi's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail191,021 miles (+2,228)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,021 miles
- Test number
- 216968141310
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on (1998)
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bushes, Bonding deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear axle brake flexi's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass188,793 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 188,793 miles
- Test number
- 555309096280
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes,Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail188,793 miles (+2,666)2 dangerous9 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,793 miles
- Test number
- 245487822655
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked inner side wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure Fuel filler neck clamp corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass186,127 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 186,127 miles
- Test number
- 575344776477
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks around the inner sidewall
Fail186,127 miles (+3,437)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,127 miles
- Test number
- 664326847789
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks around the inner sidewall
Pass182,690 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 182,690 miles
- Test number
- 319364329174
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE BALD
- AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED
- AdvisoryOffside Front INNER STEERING ARM PLAY
- AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON
Fail182,670 miles (+4,388)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,670 miles
- Test number
- 414263765080
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE BALD
- AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED
- AdvisoryOffside Front INNER STEERING ARM PLAY
- AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON
Pass178,282 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 178,282 miles
- Test number
- 414111240776
- AdvisoryOffside Front front pads wearuing low
Fail178,282 miles (+10,806)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,282 miles
- Test number
- 404325682598
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip insecure and requires new one (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm into rack ball socket play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle fuel cap door cannot be opened to check fuel cap (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front pads wearuing low
Pass167,476 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 167,476 miles
- Test number
- 557595214322
- NoteNearside front tyre worn bald in ner and outer edge 195/6015
- NoteOffside front tyre worn bald inner edge
Fail167,476 miles (+13,276)2 dangerous3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,476 miles
- Test number
- 885314214392
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn bald in ner and outer edge 195/6015
- NoteOffside front tyre worn bald inner edge
Pass154,200 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 154,200 miles
- Test number
- 566576343366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail154,200 miles (+15,253)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,200 miles
- Test number
- 259114143347
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureUpper 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass138,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 138,947 miles
- Test number
- 259099802206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,947 miles (+7,184)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,947 miles
- Test number
- 319869702272
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,763 miles (+5,604)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 131,763 miles
- Test number
- 497997501254
- NoteOffside front outer cv perished
- NoteRear pads low
- NoteScratch to offside rear bumper
Pass126,159 miles (+5,254)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 126,159 miles
- Test number
- 282410430231
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass120,905 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 120,905 miles
- Test number
- 400985429236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail120,905 miles (+6,078)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,905 miles
- Test number
- 524802029202
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass114,827 miles (+8,119)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 114,827 miles
- Test number
- 634334538263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,708 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,708 miles
- Test number
- 343936837239
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass106,708 miles (+7,248)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 106,708 miles
- Test number
- 602636437241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 99,460 miles
- Test number
- 574172326210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S740 SAV
- Does S740 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S740 SAV expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S740 SAV?
- The MOT on S740 SAV expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S740 SAV done?
- S740 SAV was recorded at 193,039 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
- Has S740 SAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 SAV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on S740 SAV 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 S740 SAV find?
- S740 SAV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 2 more.
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