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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,435 cc

V730 MAUMOT history

V730 MAU is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

V730 MAU silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,907 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 MAU was last recorded at 144,907 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2019: 125,012 miles, lower than 131,362 miles on 8 Nov 2018.

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
141,525 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,382 miles
Average per year
3,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,907 miles
  • 2024 – 141,525 miles
  • 2023 – 137,911 miles
  • 2022 – 135,473 miles
  • 2021 – 131,855 miles
  • 2020 – 128,449 miles
  • 2019 – 125,012 miles
  • 2018 – 131,362 miles
  • 2017 – 117,409 miles
  • 2016 – 113,851 miles
  • 2015 – 109,941 miles
  • 2014 – 108,481 miles
  • 2013 – 102,647 miles
  • 2012 – 92,244 miles
  • 2011 – 83,404 miles
  • 2010 – 83,116 miles
  • 2009 – 82,073 miles
  • 2008 – 81,281 miles
  • 2007 – 76,518 miles
  • 2006 – 69,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,907 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ( both ) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,907 miles (+3,382)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,907 miles
    Test number
    856453504268
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ( both ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,525 miles (+3,614)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,525 miles
    Test number
    882607726365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,911 miles
    Test number
    404942655380
    • 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))

  4. Fail137,911 miles (+2,438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,911 miles
    Test number
    262156152767
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  5. Pass135,473 miles (+3,618)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,473 miles
    Test number
    814131515696
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,855 miles (+3,406)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,855 miles
    Test number
    326704587446
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,449 miles (+3,437)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    707459154150
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,012 miles (-6,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    876027776996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,362 miles
    Test number
    380768125183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,362 miles (+13,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,362 miles
    Test number
    885245070250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass117,409 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    689628822326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail117,409 miles (+3,558)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    719311217648
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass113,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    562507253605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail113,851 miles (+3,910)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    707097715674
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,941 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    516240783330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,481 miles (+5,834)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    467161924413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear axle oil leaks
    • NoteSurface rust in both rear upper suspenion arms and rear road springs

  17. Pass102,647 miles (+10,403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,647 miles
    Test number
    596873123350
    • NoteStone chip in o/s head lamp lens
    • NoteStone chip in screen A zone in spec

  18. Pass92,244 miles (+339)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    379521022373
    • NoteAxle oil leaks
    • NoteBrake fluid level below max

  19. Fail91,905 miles (+8,501)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    615334312343
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAxle oil leaks
    • NoteBrake fluid level below max

  20. Pass83,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    287321331143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,404 miles (+288)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    849511231165
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

  22. Pass83,116 miles (+1,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    220258310412
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass82,073 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,073 miles
    Test number
    651014139149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,281 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    880290748123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,518 miles (+7,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,518 miles
    Test number
    553040647268
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass69,033 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    622579496190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS

Questions about V730 MAU

Does V730 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 MAU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V730 MAU?
The MOT on V730 MAU is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 MAU done?
V730 MAU was recorded at 144,907 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
Has V730 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 MAU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V730 MAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V730 MAU find?
V730 MAU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front and rear ), and 2 more.

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