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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S76 GHWMOT history

S76 GHW is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
184,791 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 GHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 GHW was last recorded at 184,791 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 5,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,762 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,029 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,791 miles
  • 2024 – 179,762 miles
  • 2023 – 171,764 miles
  • 2022 – 166,090 miles
  • 2021 – 163,541 miles
  • 2020 – 153,974 miles
  • 2018 – 147,649 miles
  • 2017 – 141,918 miles
  • 2016 – 135,281 miles
  • 2015 – 127,773 miles
  • 2014 – 121,525 miles
  • 2013 – 115,531 miles
  • 2012 – 108,395 miles
  • 2011 – 102,339 miles
  • 2010 – 97,399 miles
  • 2009 – 91,721 miles
  • 2008 – 86,723 miles
  • 2007 – 80,565 miles
  • 2006 – 74,469 miles
  • 2005 – 67,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,791 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,791 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,791 miles
    Test number
    378048317490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,762 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,762 miles
    Test number
    138547485384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,764 miles (+5,674)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,764 miles
    Test number
    276203983934
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake brake readings low on N/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,090 miles (+2,549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,090 miles
    Test number
    517363763881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,541 miles (+9,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    602190778563
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass153,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,974 miles
    Test number
    953392992719
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail153,974 miles (+20)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,974 miles
    Test number
    167102106697
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail153,954 miles (+6,305)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,954 miles
    Test number
    819467968237
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,649 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    452507638615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass141,918 miles (+6,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,918 miles
    Test number
    851578011952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass135,281 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,281 miles
    Test number
    985643278763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,139 miles (+7,366)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    111746520391
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass127,773 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,773 miles
    Test number
    254615288427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,525 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    367797064441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    575997593281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,531 miles (+7,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    636947693263
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass108,395 miles (+6,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,395 miles
    Test number
    169548172274
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,339 miles (+4,940)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    496535681227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorated

  19. Pass97,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    584332870264
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail97,399 miles (+5,678)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    182152770230
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass91,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    564192879216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,721 miles (+4,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    660281979277
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass86,723 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    481188368274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,565 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    714051887229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,377 miles (+5,908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    141167367231
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass74,469 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    861479566219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    524860075225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S76 GHW

Does S76 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S76 GHW expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S76 GHW?
The MOT on S76 GHW expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S76 GHW done?
S76 GHW was recorded at 184,791 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has S76 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 GHW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S76 GHW 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 S76 GHW find?
S76 GHW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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