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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc

S801 BUFMOT history

S801 BUF is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
140,454 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 BUF was last recorded at 140,454 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 4,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,199 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,255 miles
Average per year
4,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,454 miles
  • 2024 – 136,199 miles
  • 2023 – 130,482 miles
  • 2022 – 125,007 miles
  • 2021 – 118,336 miles
  • 2019 – 112,327 miles
  • 2018 – 111,379 miles
  • 2017 – 110,252 miles
  • 2016 – 108,747 miles
  • 2015 – 106,929 miles
  • 2014 – 105,269 miles
  • 2013 – 101,316 miles
  • 2012 – 97,863 miles
  • 2011 – 92,373 miles
  • 2010 – 86,916 miles
  • 2009 – 80,119 miles
  • 2008 – 72,231 miles
  • 2007 – 63,543 miles
  • 2006 – 57,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,454 miles
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle fr bushes perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,454 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,454 miles
    Test number
    866395024078
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle fr bushes perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass136,199 miles (+5,717)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,199 miles
    Test number
    901045706314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Delta link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Delta link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,482 miles (+5,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    800614398445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dented inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,007 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    249387841987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,336 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,336 miles
    Test number
    111163613137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deteriorated but not excessively

  6. Fail118,322 miles (+5,995)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,322 miles
    Test number
    859231188476
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deteriorated but not excessively

  7. Pass112,327 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    548904965662
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,327 miles (+948)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    732733030936
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    233142085453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail111,379 miles (+1,127)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    626611506542
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass110,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    866112334233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail110,252 miles (+1,505)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    117950045271
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  13. Pass108,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    425376432437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail108,747 miles (+1,818)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    684586547883
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,929 miles
    Test number
    857767325130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail106,929 miles (+1,660)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,929 miles
    Test number
    856366125149
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass105,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    245779224473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail105,269 miles (+3,953)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    967349424192
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass101,316 miles (+3,453)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,316 miles
    Test number
    695799023134
    • NoteBoth front outer c.v boots are cracked and perished
    • NoteN/s front sidelight a little dim
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is badly cracked and perished
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteSmall chip in the o/s headlamp
    • NoteSmall chips in the windscreen
    • NoteUnable to check fuel cap as the flap is locked shut

  20. Pass97,863 miles (+5,490)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    726626002243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass92,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,373 miles
    Test number
    937136501243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,373 miles (+5,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,373 miles
    Test number
    445266301283
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass86,916 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    711292010232
    • NoteAll tyres low on edges
    • NoteRear suspension arm lower bushes slightly perished

  24. Fail86,913 miles (+6,794)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    894121810204
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteRear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

  25. Pass80,119 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    712126909212
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear tyres have cuts
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  26. Fail80,119 miles (+7,888)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    303575709252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear tyres have cuts
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  27. Pass72,231 miles (+8,688)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    383926208296
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  28. Pass63,543 miles (+5,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    144668097128
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  29. Pass57,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    383424516246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail57,866 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    431804516235
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S801 BUF

Does S801 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S801 BUF expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S801 BUF?
The MOT on S801 BUF expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S801 BUF done?
S801 BUF was recorded at 140,454 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
Has S801 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 BUF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S801 BUF 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 S801 BUF find?
S801 BUF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle fr bushes perished.; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes perished..

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