Volvo S70
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc
S781 DBWMOT history
S781 DBW is a green petrol Volvo S70 first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 129,414 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S781 DBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S70
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S781 DBW was last recorded at 129,414 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 9,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 120,097 miles · 6 Jun 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 9,317 miles
- Average per year
- 4,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,414 miles
- 2019 – 120,097 miles
- 2018 – 110,531 miles
- 2017 – 100,797 miles
- 2016 – 91,308 miles
- 2015 – 86,025 miles
- 2014 – 79,733 miles
- 2013 – 72,895 miles
- 2012 – 66,688 miles
- 2011 – 60,276 miles
- 2010 – 53,827 miles
- 2009 – 49,036 miles
- 2008 – 45,521 miles
- 2007 – 41,371 miles
- 2006 – 37,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,414 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 129,414 miles
- Test number
- 250781321555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 728844860786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 456125486449
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 805057760761
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,097 miles (+9,566)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,097 miles
- Test number
- 961728706402
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass110,531 miles (+9,734)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 110,531 miles
- Test number
- 933289757586
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake hose's in poor condition (perished and rusty)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r trye valve perished
Pass100,797 miles (+9,489)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,797 miles
- Test number
- 846979190063
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel binding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Pass91,308 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,308 miles
- Test number
- 271256230804
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail91,308 miles (+5,283)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,308 miles
- Test number
- 123662840767
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass86,025 miles (+6,292)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,025 miles
- Test number
- 386644235117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,733 miles (+6,838)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,733 miles
- Test number
- 166302344108
- NoteBoth headlamp aims weak
Pass72,895 miles (+6,207)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,895 miles
- Test number
- 149953043185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,688 miles (+6,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,688 miles
- Test number
- 189905242116
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,276 miles (+6,449)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 60,276 miles
- Test number
- 179556641150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,827 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 53,827 miles
- Test number
- 501816540105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,036 miles (+3,515)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,036 miles
- Test number
- 500301039186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,521 miles (+4,150)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,521 miles
- Test number
- 282438628425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,371 miles (+4,353)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,371 miles
- Test number
- 920840527102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 37,018 miles
- Test number
- 440862226154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S781 DBW
- Does S781 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S781 DBW expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S781 DBW?
- The MOT on S781 DBW expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S781 DBW done?
- S781 DBW was recorded at 129,414 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 4,778 miles a year.
- Has S781 DBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S781 DBW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S781 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 S781 DBW find?
- S781 DBW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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