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Volvo V70

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V688 DDYMOT history

V688 DDY is a green diesel Volvo V70 first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 250,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
250,494 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 DDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 DDY was last recorded at 250,494 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
248,135 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
9,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,494 miles
  • 2025 – 248,135 miles
  • 2024 – 239,961 miles
  • 2023 – 230,442 miles
  • 2022 – 217,026 miles
  • 2021 – 195,712 miles
  • 2020 – 177,215 miles
  • 2018 – 175,360 miles
  • 2017 – 172,555 miles
  • 2016 – 116,396 miles
  • 2015 – 159,079 miles
  • 2014 – 153,726 miles
  • 2013 – 144,829 miles
  • 2012 – 137,545 miles
  • 2011 – 126,901 miles
  • 2010 – 116,434 miles
  • 2009 – 103,839 miles
  • 2008 – 86,595 miles
  • 2007 – 75,527 miles
  • 2006 – 68,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
  • AdvisoryRear trailing arms both front bushes deteriorating
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    250,494 miles
    Test number
    547541940975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms both front bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  2. Fail250,494 miles (+2,359)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,494 miles
    Test number
    863587554315
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms both front bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  3. Pass248,135 miles (+8,174)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    248,135 miles
    Test number
    845436074322
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass239,961 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    239,961 miles
    Test number
    699519990449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail239,957 miles (+9,515)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,957 miles
    Test number
    519350210884
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer face heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass230,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    230,442 miles
    Test number
    229139348054
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs both back plates deteriorated

  7. Fail230,442 miles (+13,416)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,442 miles
    Test number
    454384550437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs both back plates deteriorated

  8. Pass217,026 miles (+21,314)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    217,026 miles
    Test number
    865524100885
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAir pipe broken (by battery)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing inner plastic cover broken and loose (rubbing against tyre)

  9. Pass195,712 miles (+18,497)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,712 miles
    Test number
    740693766165
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured by battery (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass177,215 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,215 miles
    Test number
    712914259051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,360 miles
    Test number
    360333385349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,357 miles (+2,802)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,357 miles
    Test number
    347115903445
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass172,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    172,555 miles
    Test number
    391690141044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Fail172,555 miles (+56,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,555 miles
    Test number
    235079641748
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass116,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,396 miles
    Test number
    196425245020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail166,369 miles (+7,290)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,369 miles
    Test number
    306001068891
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass159,079 miles (+5,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    159,079 miles
    Test number
    360178654770
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass153,726 miles (+8,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    153,726 miles
    Test number
    308518684283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail144,829 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    698335003380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass144,829 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    846215703370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,545 miles (+10,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,545 miles
    Test number
    445737602415
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass126,901 miles (+10,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,901 miles
    Test number
    276125281202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,434 miles (+12,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    994361890285
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  24. Pass103,839 miles (+17,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,839 miles
    Test number
    492066299276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass86,595 miles (+11,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    184205208307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass75,527 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    500332507300
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  27. Fail75,527 miles (+7,186)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    231202307338
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  28. Pass68,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    964876206309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,341 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    333176006320
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about V688 DDY

Does V688 DDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 DDY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 DDY?
The MOT on V688 DDY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 DDY done?
V688 DDY was recorded at 250,494 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,429 miles a year.
Has V688 DDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 DDY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V688 DDY 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 V688 DDY find?
V688 DDY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears, and 3 more.

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