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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

S749 ETTMOT history

S749 ETT is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
198,085 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 ETT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S749 ETT was last recorded at 198,085 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,490 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,595 miles
Average per year
6,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,085 miles
  • 2022 – 194,490 miles
  • 2021 – 191,418 miles
  • 2020 – 187,725 miles
  • 2019 – 179,899 miles
  • 2018 – 170,152 miles
  • 2017 – 166,087 miles
  • 2016 – 161,166 miles
  • 2015 – 157,194 miles
  • 2014 – 153,387 miles
  • 2013 – 149,563 miles
  • 2012 – 137,537 miles
  • 2011 – 127,682 miles
  • 2010 – 120,374 miles
  • 2009 – 101,446 miles
  • 2008 – 101,438 miles
  • 2007 – 97,368 miles
  • 2006 – 91,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,085 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front anti roll bar link being fouled by abs sensor wire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coolant water level warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,085 miles (+3,595)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,085 miles
    Test number
    935214294955
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass194,490 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,490 miles
    Test number
    867180820480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,418 miles (+3,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,418 miles
    Test number
    907179934832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,725 miles (+7,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    187,725 miles
    Test number
    704509713019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass179,899 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    179,899 miles
    Test number
    604752596907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,152 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    170,152 miles
    Test number
    198262228736
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail170,152 miles (+4,065)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,152 miles
    Test number
    449431247952
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass166,087 miles (+157)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    166,087 miles
    Test number
    738776515588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link being fouled by abs sensor wire
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant water level warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broke off

  9. Fail165,930 miles (+4,764)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,930 miles
    Test number
    678204453106
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link being fouled by abs sensor wire
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant water level warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broke off

  10. Pass161,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    161,166 miles
    Test number
    122606278071
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight no kick up

  11. Fail161,166 miles (+3,972)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,166 miles
    Test number
    923474692961
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight no kick up

  12. Pass157,194 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    157,194 miles
    Test number
    258554945072
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass153,387 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,387 miles
    Test number
    939370654033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,374 miles (+3,811)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,374 miles
    Test number
    106378044083
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass149,563 miles (+12,026)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    149,563 miles
    Test number
    258619043006
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST MOUNTING DET

  16. Pass137,537 miles (+9,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    937311952088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass127,682 miles (+7,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,682 miles
    Test number
    955493131037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    572697350071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,374 miles (+18,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    411766350030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass101,446 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    723949659079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded vehicle been standing

  21. Fail101,446 miles (+8)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    452607759081
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded vehicle been standing

  22. Pass101,438 miles (+4,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    241025068143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass97,368 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,368 miles
    Test number
    822271547033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass91,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    651529256074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,430 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    102348456070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S749 ETT

Does S749 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 ETT expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 ETT?
The MOT on S749 ETT expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 ETT done?
S749 ETT was recorded at 198,085 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 6,251 miles a year.
Has S749 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 ETT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S749 ETT 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 S749 ETT find?
S749 ETT failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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