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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S747 DBWMOT history

S747 DBW is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
183,151 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 DBW was last recorded at 183,151 miles on 6 May 2022, 4,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,371 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,780 miles
Average per year
5,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,151 miles
  • 2021 – 178,371 miles
  • 2018 – 177,843 miles
  • 2017 – 170,250 miles
  • 2016 – 165,235 miles
  • 2015 – 161,518 miles
  • 2014 – 159,891 miles
  • 2013 – 157,483 miles
  • 2012 – 154,186 miles
  • 2011 – 148,755 miles
  • 2010 – 144,384 miles
  • 2009 – 136,081 miles
  • 2008 – 125,920 miles
  • 2007 – 118,368 miles
  • 2006 – 110,610 miles
  • 2005 – 99,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,151 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,151 miles (+4,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    183,151 miles
    Test number
    629684904383
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass178,371 miles (+528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,371 miles
    Test number
    956472206779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass177,843 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    177,843 miles
    Test number
    252891922301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,250 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    170,250 miles
    Test number
    838407534929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Fail170,244 miles (+5,009)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,244 miles
    Test number
    650758542633
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass165,235 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    165,235 miles
    Test number
    258373108933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,518 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    161,518 miles
    Test number
    158589345116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail161,513 miles (+1,622)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,513 miles
    Test number
    179247245140
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass159,891 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    159,891 miles
    Test number
    755003434142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass157,483 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    157,483 miles
    Test number
    897781153122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,479 miles (+3,293)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    885214343141
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass154,186 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    154,186 miles
    Test number
    398719632136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass148,755 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    148,755 miles
    Test number
    445583041181
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail148,725 miles (+4,341)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,725 miles
    Test number
    849600441107
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail144,384 miles (+8,303)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,384 miles
    Test number
    672749990270
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  16. Pass136,081 miles (+10,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    136,081 miles
    Test number
    331734599295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass125,920 miles (+7,552)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    125,920 miles
    Test number
    524240798209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated and damp
    • NoteBoth rear flexy hoses at n/s/r on axle covered in grease
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance on front brakes

  18. Pass118,368 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    118,368 miles
    Test number
    652205897202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,610 miles (+11,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    110,610 miles
    Test number
    800015836351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,342 miles
    Test number
    843115025337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S747 DBW

Does S747 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 DBW expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 DBW?
The MOT on S747 DBW expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 DBW done?
S747 DBW was recorded at 183,151 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 5,093 miles a year.
Has S747 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 DBW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on S747 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 S747 DBW find?
S747 DBW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 3 advisories: central rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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