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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T163 BDMMOT history

T163 BDM is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,131 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 BDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 BDM was last recorded at 153,131 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,426 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,705 miles
Average per year
5,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,131 miles
  • 2025 – 148,426 miles
  • 2024 – 142,200 miles
  • 2023 – 135,762 miles
  • 2022 – 128,075 miles
  • 2021 – 128,059 miles
  • 2020 – 122,078 miles
  • 2019 – 111,823 miles
  • 2018 – 102,245 miles
  • 2017 – 94,982 miles
  • 2016 – 89,847 miles
  • 2015 – 78,406 miles
  • 2014 – 56,246 miles
  • 2013 – 48,371 miles
  • 2012 – 47,935 miles
  • 2011 – 47,399 miles
  • 2010 – 46,894 miles
  • 2009 – 46,342 miles
  • 2008 – 45,709 miles
  • 2007 – 44,647 miles
  • 2006 – 43,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,131 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in offside front anti/roll bar link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,131 miles (+4,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,131 miles
    Test number
    574450881448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass148,426 miles (+6,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,426 miles
    Test number
    251435274869
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,200 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,200 miles
    Test number
    468325915470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass135,762 miles (+7,687)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,762 miles
    Test number
    597328101938
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,075 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    873350185323
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail128,059 miles (+5,981)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,059 miles
    Test number
    551007252456
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer constant velocity boot has slight grease leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass122,078 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,078 miles
    Test number
    331663039019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,823 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    790956566744
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail111,740 miles (+9,495)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    635593008919
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass102,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    439129804154
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underfloor components

  11. Fail102,243 miles (+7,261)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    891129804592
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underfloor components

  12. Pass94,982 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    231988313699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  13. Fail94,980 miles (+5,133)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    688310715407
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  14. Pass89,847 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,847 miles
    Test number
    905220563846
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front anti/roll bar link

  15. Fail89,845 miles (+11,439)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    881866263246
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front anti/roll bar link

  16. Pass78,406 miles (+22,160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,406 miles
    Test number
    527344145067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteI exhaust mounting broken

  17. Pass56,246 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    749895244079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,371 miles (+436)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    217889833043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall is starting to crack
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall is starting to crack

  19. Pass47,935 miles (+536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    176967522063
    • NoteRear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

  20. Pass47,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    997118341067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,399 miles (+505)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    329507741042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly cracking

  22. Pass46,894 miles (+552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,894 miles
    Test number
    402392540078
    • NoteHeavy cracking to both rear and offside front tyres

  23. Pass46,342 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    181276439083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,338 miles (+629)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    182655639403
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Pass45,709 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    552145248000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,647 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,647 miles
    Test number
    142788137432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    424632236084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 BDM

Does T163 BDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 BDM is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 BDM?
The MOT on T163 BDM is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 BDM done?
T163 BDM was recorded at 153,131 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,462 miles a year.
Has T163 BDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 BDM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T163 BDM 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 T163 BDM find?
T163 BDM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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