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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc

S78 EAFMOT history

S78 EAF is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
127,246 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 EAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 EAF was last recorded at 127,246 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 6,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,195 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,051 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,246 miles
  • 2021 – 121,195 miles
  • 2019 – 120,129 miles
  • 2018 – 117,672 miles
  • 2017 – 113,729 miles
  • 2016 – 107,232 miles
  • 2015 – 99,493 miles
  • 2014 – 95,960 miles
  • 2012 – 92,780 miles
  • 2011 – 89,139 miles
  • 2010 – 82,462 miles
  • 2009 – 74,652 miles
  • 2008 – 68,959 miles
  • 2007 – 64,802 miles
  • 2006 – 58,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,246 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,246 miles (+6,051)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,246 miles
    Test number
    519837708181
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,195 miles (+1,066)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    486663242647
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,129 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,129 miles
    Test number
    353900536116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,126 miles (+2,454)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,126 miles
    Test number
    977007673574
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,672 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    940860872743
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail117,669 miles (+3,940)2 major6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,669 miles
    Test number
    983988782664
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass113,729 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    847222290361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil smoke at idle but not dense.

  8. Fail113,728 miles (+6,496)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    467181552043
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil smoke at idle but not dense.
    • AdvisoryPower steering hammering in pipes.

  9. Pass107,232 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    926483747714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail107,231 miles (+7,738)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    833485920370
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass99,493 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,493 miles
    Test number
    469105735013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail99,479 miles (+3,519)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    127414935044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass95,960 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    497434814035
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

  14. Fail95,960 miles (+3,180)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    966027004075
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

  15. Pass92,780 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    116455612276
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Fail92,723 miles (+3,584)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,723 miles
    Test number
    619947902250
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass89,139 miles (+6,677)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    229970301238
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteMinimal reserve travel on park brake lever
    • NoteSlight pitting to both rear brake discs

  18. Pass82,462 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    831986040111
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,736 miles (+7,084)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    284647710115
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteNail in tread area of nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  20. Pass74,652 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    644370039066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,644 miles (+5,685)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    894389629066
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,959 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    102435348497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,802 miles
    Test number
    550776247012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,802 miles (+6,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,802 miles
    Test number
    892995447049
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass58,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    901286146029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 EAF

Does S78 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 EAF expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 EAF?
The MOT on S78 EAF expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 EAF done?
S78 EAF was recorded at 127,246 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has S78 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 EAF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S78 EAF 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 S78 EAF find?
S78 EAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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