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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S85 DFGMOT history

S85 DFG is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 173,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,532 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 DFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 DFG was last recorded at 173,532 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,954 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,578 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,532 miles
  • 2025 – 169,954 miles
  • 2024 – 166,889 miles
  • 2023 – 163,978 miles
  • 2022 – 160,912 miles
  • 2021 – 156,997 miles
  • 2020 – 153,052 miles
  • 2019 – 149,468 miles
  • 2018 – 141,846 miles
  • 2017 – 131,215 miles
  • 2016 – 125,639 miles
  • 2015 – 120,734 miles
  • 2014 – 115,217 miles
  • 2013 – 108,125 miles
  • 2012 – 101,763 miles
  • 2011 – 97,500 miles
  • 2010 – 95,378 miles
  • 2009 – 92,124 miles
  • 2008 – 89,120 miles
  • 2007 – 85,465 miles
  • 2006 – 81,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,532 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEML illuminated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both & Nearside has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Suspension attachment bracket both covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Drivebelt is contaminated with oil.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leaks.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,532 miles (+3,578)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,532 miles
    Test number
    348004638053
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both & Nearside has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Suspension attachment bracket both covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass169,954 miles (+3,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,954 miles
    Test number
    541337280625
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Suspension attachment bracket both covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass166,889 miles (+2,911)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,889 miles
    Test number
    293609028702
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass163,978 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,978 miles
    Test number
    736630058112
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play detected steering system

  5. Fail163,978 miles (+3,066)1 major1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,978 miles
    Test number
    871968249679
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play detected steering system

  6. Pass160,912 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,912 miles
    Test number
    408698160183
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail160,909 miles (+3,912)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    918461770885
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,997 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,997 miles
    Test number
    435085254189
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt is contaminated with oil.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  9. Fail156,930 miles (+3,878)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,930 miles
    Test number
    641524804677
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivebelt is contaminated with oil.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  10. Pass153,052 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,052 miles
    Test number
    514723910437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,018 miles (+3,550)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,018 miles
    Test number
    506935468200
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,468 miles (+7,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,468 miles
    Test number
    613031112606
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass141,846 miles (+10,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,846 miles
    Test number
    986355168043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass131,215 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    685189439755
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail131,188 miles (+5,549)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,188 miles
    Test number
    327359254514
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass125,639 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    775708733405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,734 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,734 miles
    Test number
    702393955449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,217 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,217 miles
    Test number
    118913634235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,125 miles
    Test number
    528233053249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,125 miles (+6,362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,125 miles
    Test number
    688623653270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass101,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,763 miles
    Test number
    799148742296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail101,763 miles (+4,263)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,763 miles
    Test number
    756678342239
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass97,500 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    816781831270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,378 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,378 miles
    Test number
    211238830279
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  25. Fail95,378 miles (+3,254)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,378 miles
    Test number
    631998630247
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  26. Pass92,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,124 miles
    Test number
    634274649298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Fail92,119 miles (+2,999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    510284449274
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass89,120 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    281621488244
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres,tread worn on outer edge.
    • NoteFront registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts on outer edge of tread which are a borderline pass.
    • NoteRear registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

  29. Fail89,117 miles (+3,652)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    550141288255
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres,tread worn on outer edge.
    • NoteFront registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts on outer edge of tread which are a borderline pass.
    • NoteRear registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

  30. Fail85,465 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,465 miles
    Test number
    114461087251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth registration plates slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and tread worn on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very perished and outer sidewall has numerous cuts.

  31. Pass85,465 miles (+3,584)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,465 miles
    Test number
    130311987270
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth registration plates slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and tread worn on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very perished and outer sidewall has numerous cuts.

  32. Pass81,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    362248576450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 DFG

Does S85 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 DFG is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 DFG?
The MOT on S85 DFG is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 DFG done?
S85 DFG was recorded at 173,532 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has S85 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 DFG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S85 DFG 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 S85 DFG find?
S85 DFG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all; eml illuminated, and 3 more.

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