Volvo S70
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc
S779 AAVMOT history
S779 AAV is a blue petrol Volvo S70 first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 177,437 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 22 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S779 AAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S70
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S779 AAV was last recorded at 177,437 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 177,432 miles · 16 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,437 miles
- 2025 – 176,879 miles
- 2024 – 176,244 miles
- 2023 – 175,520 miles
- 2022 – 174,452 miles
- 2021 – 172,526 miles
- 2020 – 171,069 miles
- 2019 – 168,273 miles
- 2018 – 165,529 miles
- 2017 – 163,045 miles
- 2016 – 157,293 miles
- 2015 – 155,496 miles
- 2014 – 154,559 miles
- 2013 – 145,097 miles
- 2012 – 135,544 miles
- 2011 – 127,352 miles
- 2010 – 119,191 miles
- 2009 – 111,090 miles
- 2008 – 102,537 miles
- 2007 – 96,309 miles
- 2006 – 89,575 miles
- 2005 – 80,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,437 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPoor pattern off side front headlightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,437 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 177,437 miles
- Test number
- 941772805799
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPoor pattern off side front headlight
Fail177,432 miles (+553)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,432 miles
- Test number
- 337491497274
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPoor pattern off side front headlight
Pass176,879 miles (+635)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 176,879 miles
- Test number
- 908627566410
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPoor pattern both front head lights
Pass176,244 miles (+724)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 176,244 miles
- Test number
- 495321980148
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass175,520 miles (+1,068)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 175,520 miles
- Test number
- 162776913006
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,452 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 174,452 miles
- Test number
- 301503784522
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail174,416 miles (+1,890)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,416 miles
- Test number
- 862668169183
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking power steering rack leaking from both rams (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass172,526 miles (+1,457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 172,526 miles
- Test number
- 195872742267
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass171,069 miles (+2,796)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 171,069 miles
- Test number
- 345686368865
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Pass168,273 miles (+2,744)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 168,273 miles
- Test number
- 186242806014
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer tread
Pass165,529 miles (+2,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 165,529 miles
- Test number
- 143862840411
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Pass163,045 miles (+5,752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 163,045 miles
- Test number
- 974521594084
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass157,293 miles (+1,797)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 157,293 miles
- Test number
- 269370865103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass155,496 miles (+937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 155,496 miles
- Test number
- 926316035135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass154,559 miles (+9,462)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 154,559 miles
- Test number
- 818577534147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass145,097 miles (+9,553)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 145,097 miles
- Test number
- 496903513147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine light on
Pass135,544 miles (+8,192)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 135,544 miles
- Test number
- 878543802126
- NoteCheck engine warning lamp illuminated
- NoteRear brake discs slightly rusty and pitted
- NoteSlight play in offside inner track rod ball joint
- NoteSmall stone chip in front windscreen
Pass127,352 miles (+8,161)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 127,352 miles
- Test number
- 227981301476
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass119,191 miles (+8,101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 119,191 miles
- Test number
- 201294400163
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass111,090 miles (+8,553)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 111,090 miles
- Test number
- 250805729457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,537 miles (+6,228)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 102,537 miles
- Test number
- 620219118154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,309 miles (+6,734)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 96,309 miles
- Test number
- 164850237110
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass89,575 miles (+8,737)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 89,575 miles
- Test number
- 652406726208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,838 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 80,838 miles
- Test number
- 362194235230
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteTested in wet
Questions about S779 AAV
- Does S779 AAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 AAV is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S779 AAV?
- The MOT on S779 AAV is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S779 AAV done?
- S779 AAV was recorded at 177,437 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
- Has S779 AAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S779 AAV has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S779 AAV 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 S779 AAV find?
- S779 AAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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