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Volvo V70

Beige · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S746 KGNMOT history

S746 KGN is a beige petrol Volvo V70 first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
229,521 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S746 KGN was last recorded at 229,521 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,103 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,521 miles
  • 2022 – 229,103 miles
  • 2021 – 228,516 miles
  • 2020 – 227,837 miles
  • 2019 – 226,669 miles
  • 2018 – 225,577 miles
  • 2017 – 224,395 miles
  • 2016 – 222,650 miles
  • 2015 – 220,835 miles
  • 2014 – 218,240 miles
  • 2012 – 213,251 miles
  • 2011 – 205,514 miles
  • 2010 – 200,249 miles
  • 2009 – 190,610 miles
  • 2008 – 182,720 miles
  • 2007 – 171,605 miles
  • 2006 – 156,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail229,521 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just above minimum requirements

What MOT failures 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail229,521 miles (+418)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,521 miles
    Test number
    327172014212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear chassis
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just above minimum requirements

  2. Pass229,103 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    229,103 miles
    Test number
    973735445643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear chassis

  3. Fail228,994 miles (+478)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,994 miles
    Test number
    916097176787
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass228,516 miles (+679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    228,516 miles
    Test number
    907406444549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated

  5. Pass227,837 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    227,837 miles
    Test number
    697074368109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion both rear chassis

  6. Pass226,669 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    226,669 miles
    Test number
    652326635044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass225,577 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    225,577 miles
    Test number
    510645769612
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass224,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    224,395 miles
    Test number
    126911030287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail224,395 miles (+1,745)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,395 miles
    Test number
    960400287927
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass222,650 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    222,650 miles
    Test number
    965915153048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to complaete exhaust system

  11. Fail222,640 miles (+1,805)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,640 miles
    Test number
    742565403983
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to complaete exhaust system

  12. Pass220,835 miles (+66)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    220,835 miles
    Test number
    665599075060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  13. Fail220,769 miles (+2,529)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,769 miles
    Test number
    895855075026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  14. Pass218,240 miles (+5)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    218,240 miles
    Test number
    678529574027
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to n/s/f

  15. Fail218,235 miles (+4,984)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,235 miles
    Test number
    226115164055
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to n/s/f

  16. Pass213,251 miles (+7,737)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    213,251 miles
    Test number
    916378232340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play n/s rack end ball joint
    • NoteSlight play o/s rack end ball joint

  17. Pass205,514 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    205,514 miles
    Test number
    995794541317
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass200,249 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    200,249 miles
    Test number
    620468650397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront steering play

  19. Fail200,234 miles (+9,624)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,234 miles
    Test number
    433736750422
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront steering play

  20. Pass190,610 miles (+7,890)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    190,610 miles
    Test number
    670353659367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear low handbrake efficiancy

  21. Pass182,720 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    182,720 miles
    Test number
    252455868386
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside steering rack end has slight play

  22. Fail182,712 miles (+11,107)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,712 miles
    Test number
    791224668368
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChip on windscreen zone b split on n/s/f tyre,slight play o/s rack end

  23. Pass171,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    171,605 miles
    Test number
    603411867354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail171,605 miles (+15,484)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,605 miles
    Test number
    384201267375
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass156,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    156,121 miles
    Test number
    233812166309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 KGN

Does S746 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 KGN expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 KGN?
The MOT on S746 KGN expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 KGN done?
S746 KGN was recorded at 229,521 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has S746 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 KGN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S746 KGN 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 S746 KGN find?
S746 KGN failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp(s) all not working; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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