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Volvo S70

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T229 KAWMOT history

T229 KAW is a blue diesel Volvo S70 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 231,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
231,987 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 KAW was last recorded at 231,987 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,980 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 231,987 miles
  • 2021 – 226,526 miles
  • 2020 – 212,712 miles
  • 2019 – 205,257 miles
  • 2018 – 195,746 miles
  • 2017 – 186,947 miles
  • 2016 – 181,071 miles
  • 2015 – 172,883 miles
  • 2014 – 164,813 miles
  • 2013 – 158,248 miles
  • 2012 – 150,690 miles
  • 2011 – 141,394 miles
  • 2010 – 133,151 miles
  • 2009 – 125,306 miles
  • 2008 – 117,360 miles
  • 2007 – 109,956 miles
  • 2006 – 102,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear back plate correded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,987 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    231,987 miles
    Test number
    859855553430
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail231,980 miles (+5,454)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,980 miles
    Test number
    739200999745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass226,526 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,526 miles
    Test number
    202586739400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate correded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded

  4. Fail226,523 miles (+13,811)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,523 miles
    Test number
    901559580145
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate correded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded

  5. Pass212,712 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    212,712 miles
    Test number
    835362203141
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disk backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disk backing plate corroded

  6. Fail212,710 miles (+7,453)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,710 miles
    Test number
    841577615129
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing missing 1 bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disk backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disk backing plate corroded

  7. Pass205,257 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    205,257 miles
    Test number
    981212863422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail205,242 miles (+9,496)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,242 miles
    Test number
    214612841690
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass195,746 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    195,746 miles
    Test number
    204980298228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail195,744 miles (+8,797)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,744 miles
    Test number
    550129435626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass186,947 miles (+5,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,947 miles
    Test number
    783692097021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass181,071 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    181,071 miles
    Test number
    102170942503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass172,883 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    172,883 miles
    Test number
    676317365198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,813 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    164,813 miles
    Test number
    208299574484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,248 miles (+7,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    158,248 miles
    Test number
    567025773143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,690 miles (+9,296)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    150,690 miles
    Test number
    585569872115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,394 miles (+8,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    141,394 miles
    Test number
    279533671490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,151 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    563733070118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,306 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,306 miles
    Test number
    944283859110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,360 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    202817578129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,956 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    281552477104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    102,490 miles
    Test number
    910411086147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 KAW

Does T229 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 KAW expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 KAW?
The MOT on T229 KAW expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 KAW done?
T229 KAW was recorded at 231,987 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
Has T229 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 KAW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T229 KAW 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 T229 KAW find?
T229 KAW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, and 2 more.

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