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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V629 DAOMOT history

V629 DAO is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
141,693 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V629 DAO
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V629 DAO was last recorded at 141,693 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2014: 11,943 miles, lower than 111,865 miles on 10 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,681 miles · 1 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 141,693 miles
  • 2020 – 141,681 miles
  • 2019 – 137,743 miles
  • 2018 – 132,736 miles
  • 2017 – 123,360 miles
  • 2016 – 121,567 miles
  • 2015 – 116,734 miles
  • 2014 – 11,943 miles
  • 2013 – 106,056 miles
  • 2012 – 101,357 miles
  • 2011 – 93,506 miles
  • 2010 – 86,011 miles
  • 2009 – 80,378 miles
  • 2008 – 74,060 miles
  • 2007 – 67,025 miles
  • 2006 – 61,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,693 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and suspension components are rusty

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 (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive possible power steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,693 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,693 miles
    Test number
    243772979891
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and suspension components are rusty

  2. Pass141,681 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,681 miles
    Test number
    379121976782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,743 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,743 miles
    Test number
    423877782589
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive possible power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,725 miles (+4,989)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,725 miles
    Test number
    653768490499
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive possible power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,736 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,736 miles
    Test number
    645790495928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,360 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    905135024935
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  7. Pass121,567 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    106896291367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,734 miles (+82)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,734 miles
    Test number
    746181385180
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated

  9. Fail116,652 miles (+104,709)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,652 miles
    Test number
    769125675170
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated

  10. Pass11,943 miles (-99,922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,943 miles
    Test number
    967866594130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail111,865 miles (+48)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,865 miles
    Test number
    429931194127
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail111,817 miles (+5,761)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    157066084108
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEml on

  13. Pass106,056 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    775465683115
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  14. Fail106,056 miles (+4,699)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    527965283173
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  15. Pass101,357 miles (+7,851)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,357 miles
    Test number
    256414792419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine managment light indicates a fault

  16. Pass93,506 miles (+7,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    617557481196
    • NoteStone chip to offside headlamp

  17. Pass86,011 miles (+5,633)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,011 miles
    Test number
    743694290176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStone chip to offside head lamp

  18. Pass80,378 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    333617799107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail80,308 miles (+6,248)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    480604299189
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass74,060 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    113371798123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,042 miles (+7,017)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,042 miles
    Test number
    410849288169
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNearside front door check strap loose

  22. Pass67,025 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    823267097163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail66,898 miles (+5,893)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    181390897152
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass61,005 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    480335596128
    • NoteNAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Questions about V629 DAO

Does V629 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V629 DAO expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V629 DAO?
The MOT on V629 DAO expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V629 DAO done?
V629 DAO was recorded at 141,693 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 5,244 miles a year.
Has V629 DAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V629 DAO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V629 DAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V629 DAO find?
V629 DAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp, and 3 more.

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