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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

S96 FHUMOT history

S96 FHU is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 208,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
208,548 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 FHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 FHU was last recorded at 208,548 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 2,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,942 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,606 miles
Average per year
7,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 208,548 miles
  • 2023 – 205,942 miles
  • 2022 – 201,263 miles
  • 2021 – 196,645 miles
  • 2020 – 191,779 miles
  • 2019 – 186,713 miles
  • 2018 – 183,433 miles
  • 2017 – 180,800 miles
  • 2016 – 178,504 miles
  • 2015 – 175,851 miles
  • 2014 – 173,267 miles
  • 2013 – 163,029 miles
  • 2012 – 152,387 miles
  • 2011 – 142,288 miles
  • 2010 – 131,437 miles
  • 2009 – 118,902 miles
  • 2008 – 107,608 miles
  • 2007 – 96,836 miles
  • 2006 – 81,319 miles
  • 2005 – 71,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,548 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded.
  • AdvisoryDamage to front end beneath bumper.
  • AdvisoryOil leak.
  • AdvisoryTowbar corroded/broken-unusable.

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 no plate broken but still readable

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rusting to n/s/r chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front some evidence of steering rack weeping oil from n/s boot.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern blurred

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,548 miles (+2,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    208,548 miles
    Test number
    351702798860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded.
    • AdvisoryDamage to front end beneath bumper.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded/broken-unusable.

  2. Pass205,942 miles (+4,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    205,942 miles
    Test number
    265201179333
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low and some lever travel.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe clamp broken.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear towbar and chassis.
    • AdvisoryFront end lower damage to fog lights, radiators and bumper.

  3. Pass201,263 miles (+4,618)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    201,263 miles
    Test number
    794958722065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corner damage-fog light.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing.
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe clamp broken.
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded.

  4. Pass196,645 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,645 miles
    Test number
    319577354903
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s/f power steering rack seal has leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/r lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy damage to lower bumper
    • AdvisoryRusting to n/s/r chassis leg

  5. Fail196,645 miles (+4,866)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,645 miles
    Test number
    812995408514
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour replace orange bulb in o/s side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s/f power steering rack seal has leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/r lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy damage to lower bumper
    • AdvisoryRusting to n/s/r chassis leg

  6. Pass191,779 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,779 miles
    Test number
    635528975121
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront some evidence of steering rack weeping oil from n/s boot.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail191,773 miles (+5,060)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,773 miles
    Test number
    239356292658
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront some evidence of steering rack weeping oil from n/s boot.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth below 1.6mm [bald] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner tread depths close to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass186,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,713 miles
    Test number
    507253568656
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  9. Fail186,713 miles (+3,280)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,713 miles
    Test number
    950006379355
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  10. Pass183,433 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,433 miles
    Test number
    929754713131
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront n/s bumper broken and fog light missing
    • AdvisoryFront no plate broken but still readable
    • AdvisorySome rusting to n/s/r chassis

  11. Fail183,424 miles (+2,624)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,424 miles
    Test number
    414321019054
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront n/s bumper broken and fog light missing
    • AdvisoryFront no plate broken but still readable
    • AdvisoryScrew in centre of tread on n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySome rusting to n/s/r chassis

  12. Pass180,800 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    180,800 miles
    Test number
    570774436366
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged n/s
    • AdvisoryIntercooler rad damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drive shaft seal leaking on gearbox
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRusting to n/s/r chassis leg

  13. Fail180,800 miles (+2,296)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,800 miles
    Test number
    322504162892
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged n/s
    • AdvisoryIntercooler rad damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drive shaft seal leaking on gearbox
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRusting to n/s/r chassis leg

  14. Pass178,504 miles (+2,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,504 miles
    Test number
    927649802373
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront no plate broken but still readable
    • AdvisoryO/s/r disc face rusted

  15. Pass175,851 miles (+2,584)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    175,851 miles
    Test number
    993474685577
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc rusty
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and condenser damage
    • AdvisoryFront tyres becoming poor edges
    • AdvisoryOil leaks slight

  16. Pass173,267 miles (+10,238)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    173,267 miles
    Test number
    697809324390
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteSome brake imbalance
    • NoteSome rusting to n/s/r upper chassis

  17. Pass163,029 miles (+10,642)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,029 miles
    Test number
    397964923316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged n/s/f lower
    • NoteFront no plate damaged

  18. Pass152,387 miles (+10,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    152,387 miles
    Test number
    168525122318
    • NoteFront no plate broken

  19. Pass142,288 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,288 miles
    Test number
    458077721416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail142,208 miles (+10,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,208 miles
    Test number
    485965721368
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass131,437 miles (+619)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    210770820342
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  22. Fail130,818 miles (+11,916)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,818 miles
    Test number
    822611300328
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass118,902 miles (+11,294)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    118,902 miles
    Test number
    782038889205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail107,608 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,608 miles
    Test number
    300969918377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass107,608 miles (+10,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    107,608 miles
    Test number
    962489118390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,836 miles (+15,517)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    252090247328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades are worn slightly

  27. Pass81,319 miles (+9,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    511079726398
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass71,444 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,444 miles
    Test number
    232022515365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,437 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    173251415308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S96 FHU

Does S96 FHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 FHU expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 FHU?
The MOT on S96 FHU expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 FHU done?
S96 FHU was recorded at 208,548 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
Has S96 FHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 FHU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S96 FHU 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 S96 FHU find?
S96 FHU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear chassis corroded.; damage to front end beneath bumper., and 2 more.

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