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Volvo XC70

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

S8 PDJMOT history

S8 PDJ is a black diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,077 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PDJ was last recorded at 165,077 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 4,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,298 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,779 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,077 miles
  • 2025 – 160,298 miles
  • 2024 – 152,566 miles
  • 2023 – 144,683 miles
  • 2022 – 137,563 miles
  • 2021 – 129,681 miles
  • 2020 – 125,462 miles
  • 2019 – 120,646 miles
  • 2018 – 114,887 miles
  • 2017 – 109,791 miles
  • 2016 – 103,531 miles
  • 2015 – 96,821 miles
  • 2014 – 90,478 miles
  • 2013 – 82,660 miles
  • 2012 – 75,666 miles
  • 2011 – 70,339 miles
  • 2010 – 64,974 miles
  • 2009 – 57,601 miles
  • 2008 – 48,280 miles
  • 2007 – 40,963 miles
  • 2006 – 35,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,077 miles (+4,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    342365442458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass160,298 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,298 miles
    Test number
    723466200312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,284 miles (+7,718)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,284 miles
    Test number
    527182686285
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail cv bolt missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,566 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    319787752621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail152,563 miles (+7,880)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,563 miles
    Test number
    803050342171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,683 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,683 miles
    Test number
    405511584494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,563 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    229005387482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,474 miles (+7,793)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,474 miles
    Test number
    656576684384
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,681 miles (+341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    857135392786
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from engine

  10. Fail129,340 miles (+3,878)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,340 miles
    Test number
    460486274395
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fumes leaking slightly from engine

  11. Pass125,462 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,462 miles
    Test number
    309590860437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,408 miles (+4,762)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,408 miles
    Test number
    342025394219
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass120,646 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    595531967994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    471653139465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail114,887 miles (+5,096)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    424681682955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass109,791 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    540550803961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,531 miles (+6,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    252021707642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass96,821 miles (+6,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    681961110760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlight image slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass90,478 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    317827244259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,660 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    568222853201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,666 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,666 miles
    Test number
    485858342292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,339 miles (+5,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    865026261208
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass64,974 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    610667060217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,601 miles (+9,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    642955369298
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass48,280 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    743515658251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    920479647231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,959 miles (+5,921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    322459947281
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass35,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    720437626207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 PDJ

Does S8 PDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 PDJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 PDJ?
The MOT on S8 PDJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 PDJ done?
S8 PDJ was recorded at 165,077 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has S8 PDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PDJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 PDJ 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 S8 PDJ find?
S8 PDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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