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Volvo S70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T81 VKEMOT history

T81 VKE is a silver petrol Volvo S70 first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
190,326 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 VKE
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
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 VKE was last recorded at 190,326 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,983 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,326 miles
  • 2024 – 189,983 miles
  • 2023 – 188,953 miles
  • 2022 – 187,844 miles
  • 2021 – 186,843 miles
  • 2019 – 185,839 miles
  • 2018 – 184,045 miles
  • 2017 – 182,423 miles
  • 2016 – 180,470 miles
  • 2015 – 177,358 miles
  • 2014 – 169,803 miles
  • 2013 – 161,849 miles
  • 2012 – 154,138 miles
  • 2011 – 145,127 miles
  • 2010 – 137,402 miles
  • 2009 – 130,551 miles
  • 2008 – 123,686 miles
  • 2007 – 116,920 miles
  • 2006 – 110,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,326 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,326 miles
    Test number
    814113089906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,983 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    189,983 miles
    Test number
    353306188012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,953 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,953 miles
    Test number
    830788471835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,844 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    187,844 miles
    Test number
    943493594909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,843 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    186,843 miles
    Test number
    496480053733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust

  6. Fail186,838 miles (+999)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,838 miles
    Test number
    972010827905
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust

  7. Pass185,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,839 miles
    Test number
    544680159921
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail185,839 miles (+1,794)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,839 miles
    Test number
    643919055569
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass184,045 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    184,045 miles
    Test number
    103771779664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,011 miles (+1,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,011 miles
    Test number
    776924568949
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass182,423 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    182,423 miles
    Test number
    589115987784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass180,470 miles (+3,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    180,470 miles
    Test number
    102098107921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play

  13. Pass177,358 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    177,358 miles
    Test number
    326244785179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail177,358 miles (+7,555)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,358 miles
    Test number
    836491685176
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass169,803 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,803 miles
    Test number
    279129864431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail169,801 miles (+7,952)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,801 miles
    Test number
    837308864180
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass161,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,849 miles
    Test number
    917602873162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail161,849 miles (+7,711)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,849 miles
    Test number
    947891373140
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass154,138 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    154,138 miles
    Test number
    136193372139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail154,137 miles (+9,010)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,137 miles
    Test number
    578741272168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass145,127 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    145,127 miles
    Test number
    936190681180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNs headlight wiper broken

  22. Fail145,127 miles (+7,725)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,127 miles
    Test number
    336380281149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNs headlight wiper broken

  23. Pass137,402 miles (+6,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    137,402 miles
    Test number
    760181680144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass130,551 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    130,551 miles
    Test number
    463437869116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass123,686 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    123,686 miles
    Test number
    202460198114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,529 miles (+6,609)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    693262588113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass116,920 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    804778077161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass110,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    951747386134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 VKE

Does T81 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 VKE expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 VKE?
The MOT on T81 VKE expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 VKE done?
T81 VKE was recorded at 190,326 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has T81 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 VKE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T81 VKE 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 T81 VKE find?
T81 VKE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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