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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc

SYW 1MOT history

SYW 1 is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 13 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 169,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,996 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SYW 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SYW 1 was last recorded at 169,996 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,009 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,987 miles
Average per year
4,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,996 miles
  • 2025 – 166,009 miles
  • 2024 – 162,260 miles
  • 2023 – 158,383 miles
  • 2021 – 151,778 miles
  • 2020 – 149,886 miles
  • 2019 – 147,598 miles
  • 2018 – 143,965 miles
  • 2017 – 139,513 miles
  • 2016 – 135,671 miles
  • 2015 – 133,065 miles
  • 2014 – 123,835 miles
  • 2013 – 118,948 miles
  • 2012 – 116,551 miles
  • 2011 – 110,341 miles
  • 2010 – 102,287 miles
  • 2009 – 95,627 miles
  • 2008 – 87,947 miles
  • 2007 – 81,652 miles
  • 2006 – 73,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,996 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,996 miles (+3,987)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,996 miles
    Test number
    849646691263
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,009 miles (+3,749)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,009 miles
    Test number
    976702285435
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,260 miles (+3,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,260 miles
    Test number
    862561440525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,383 miles
    Test number
    946389179792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail158,383 miles (+6,605)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,383 miles
    Test number
    415984182431
    • Repaired at testSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass151,778 miles (+1,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,778 miles
    Test number
    810850619215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,886 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,886 miles
    Test number
    825586786571
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail149,884 miles (+2,286)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,884 miles
    Test number
    410438730914
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass147,598 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,598 miles
    Test number
    380999519429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail147,594 miles (+3,629)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,594 miles
    Test number
    150302190692
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass143,965 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    624831200983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail143,964 miles (+4,451)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,964 miles
    Test number
    131670667111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass139,513 miles (+3,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,513 miles
    Test number
    861516635410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support broken
    • AdvisorySlight lift in power steering rack

  14. Pass135,671 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,671 miles
    Test number
    670861108751
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail135,666 miles (+2,601)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,666 miles
    Test number
    749784950711
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass133,065 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    769296346844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,017 miles (+9,182)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,017 miles
    Test number
    165056334452
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass123,835 miles (+126)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    478860154133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNote! unable to physically see brake pads.
    • NoteSteering rack noise on rocking
    • NoteThrotal pedal very stiff

  19. Fail123,709 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    137180644125
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNote! unable to physically see brake pads.
    • NoteSteering rack noise on rocking
    • NoteThrotal pedal very stiff

  20. Fail118,948 miles2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    955596213137
    • DangerousNote! P.A.S. pump is not inoperative but is showing signs of cavitation causing slight steering lag
    • DangerousThrottle pedal very stiff
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDrivers door check strap inoperative
    • NoteNote! 1.5 litres of engine oil added to carry out emissions test
    • NoteOffside front headlamp wiper motor inoperative
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall deteriorating and worn on inner edge

  21. Pass118,948 miles (+2,397)2 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    996546213135
    • DangerousNote! P.A.S. pump is not inoperative but is showing signs of cavitation causing slight steering lag
    • DangerousThrottle pedal very stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDrivers door check strap inoperative
    • NoteNote! 1.5 litres of engine oil added to carry out emissions test
    • NoteOffside front headlamp wiper motor inoperative
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall deteriorating and worn on inner edge

  22. Pass116,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    765401852253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,551 miles (+6,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    837591252242
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass110,341 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,341 miles
    Test number
    886721351287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail110,339 miles (+8,052)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,339 miles
    Test number
    847273041271
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass102,287 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    712434350182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,627 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    233001629415
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate close to ferrule
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate close to ferrule
    • NoteOffside front outer CV boot starting to deteriorate

  28. Fail95,627 miles (+7,680)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    311831929164
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate close to ferrule
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate close to ferrule
    • NoteOffside front outer CV boot starting to deteriorate

  29. Pass87,947 miles (+6,295)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    160019528145
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  30. Fail81,652 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    193993227159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront flexi brake pipes starting to perish.
    • NoteFront outer C/V boots starting to perish.
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edges.

  31. Pass81,652 miles (+8,645)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    611953327111
    • NoteFront flexi brake pipes starting to perish.
    • NoteFront outer C/V boots starting to perish.
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edges.

  32. Fail73,007 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    493198536178
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise 4X4 alignment.
    • NoteN/S C/V boot just starting to show cracks.
    • NoteO/S/F lower arm rear bush has very slight deterioration.

  33. Pass73,007 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    972988036158
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise 4X4 alignment.
    • NoteN/S C/V boot just starting to show cracks.
    • NoteO/S/F lower arm rear bush has very slight deterioration.

Questions about SYW 1

What vehicle is registration SYW 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SYW 1 on a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 13 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SYW 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SYW 1 is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SYW 1?
The MOT on SYW 1 is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SYW 1 done?
SYW 1 was recorded at 169,996 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,787 miles a year.
Has SYW 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SYW 1 has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on SYW 1 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 SYW 1 find?
SYW 1 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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