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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T438 HHGMOT history

T438 HHG is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,608 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 HHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 HHG was last recorded at 146,608 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,251 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
3,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,608 miles
  • 2025 – 146,251 miles
  • 2024 – 145,415 miles
  • 2023 – 145,210 miles
  • 2022 – 144,763 miles
  • 2021 – 144,143 miles
  • 2019 – 143,897 miles
  • 2018 – 142,444 miles
  • 2017 – 140,350 miles
  • 2016 – 138,460 miles
  • 2015 – 136,157 miles
  • 2014 – 130,873 miles
  • 2013 – 126,451 miles
  • 2012 – 120,859 miles
  • 2011 – 117,554 miles
  • 2010 – 114,107 miles
  • 2009 – 109,723 miles
  • 2008 – 104,154 miles
  • 2007 – 91,838 miles
  • 2006 – 76,293 miles
  • 2005 – 67,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,608 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,608 miles
    Test number
    731378665804
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,608 miles (+357)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,608 miles
    Test number
    448328921890
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,251 miles (+836)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,251 miles
    Test number
    909998223528
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,415 miles (+205)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,415 miles
    Test number
    118066251103
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass145,210 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,210 miles
    Test number
    357640146433
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,763 miles (+620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,763 miles
    Test number
    791974871968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass144,143 miles (+246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,143 miles
    Test number
    188217979592
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake only just met required efficiency

  8. Pass143,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,897 miles
    Test number
    263090393078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,884 miles (+1,440)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,884 miles
    Test number
    788511096214
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,444 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,444 miles
    Test number
    400507907033
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail142,432 miles (+2,082)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,432 miles
    Test number
    863252328913
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,350 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,350 miles
    Test number
    966209197005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,460 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,460 miles
    Test number
    851668979939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,157 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,157 miles
    Test number
    961473453473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,873 miles (+4,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    759964414375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass126,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    628789003357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,451 miles (+5,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    868949803377
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  18. Pass120,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    297600512327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail120,855 miles (+3,301)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,855 miles
    Test number
    247120312303
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass117,554 miles (+3,447)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    496025901336
    • NoteDamage to nearside front and nearside rear doors, and sill.
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge, close to showing cord.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer side walls.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge.

  21. Pass114,107 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    340700120322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls cracking.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

  22. Fail114,107 miles (+4,384)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    264050520374
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls cracking.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

  23. Pass109,723 miles (+5,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    141533609325
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  24. Pass104,154 miles (+12,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    202672008313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass91,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    102741597275
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Fail91,838 miles (+15,545)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    694171097239
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass76,293 miles (+8,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,293 miles
    Test number
    993142996246
    • NoteCracking to front flexible brake pipes

  28. Fail67,384 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    973341695238
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T438 HHG

Does T438 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 HHG is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 HHG?
The MOT on T438 HHG is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 HHG done?
T438 HHG was recorded at 146,608 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,807 miles a year.
Has T438 HHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 HHG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T438 HHG 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 T438 HHG find?
T438 HHG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; headlamp lens slightly defective both; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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