Volvo V70
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc
V733 HCEMOT history
V733 HCE is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 195,501 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V733 HCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V70
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V733 HCE was last recorded at 195,501 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 195,484 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 6,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,501 miles
- 2025 – 191,808 miles
- 2024 – 188,724 miles
- 2023 – 179,576 miles
- 2022 – 170,317 miles
- 2020 – 164,729 miles
- 2019 – 157,625 miles
- 2018 – 152,977 miles
- 2017 – 148,202 miles
- 2016 – 143,367 miles
- 2015 – 134,877 miles
- 2014 – 126,131 miles
- 2013 – 118,882 miles
- 2012 – 111,276 miles
- 2011 – 104,100 miles
- 2010 – 96,216 miles
- 2009 – 88,357 miles
- 2008 – 81,250 miles
- 2007 – 71,972 miles
- 2006 – 60,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,501 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seatbelts
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.
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,501 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 195,501 miles
- Test number
- 875001416363
- AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to check rear seatbelts
Fail195,484 miles (+3,676)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,484 miles
- Test number
- 723878365810
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction wrong (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction wrong (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass191,808 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 191,808 miles
- Test number
- 838892949886
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail191,807 miles (+3,083)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,807 miles
- Test number
- 206672823596
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass188,724 miles (+9,148)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 188,724 miles
- Test number
- 109386546525
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass179,576 miles (+9,259)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 179,576 miles
- Test number
- 307642531524
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass170,317 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 170,317 miles
- Test number
- 450780309259
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail170,316 miles (+5,587)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,316 miles
- Test number
- 935658909684
- MajorFront Bumper insecure on o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,729 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 164,729 miles
- Test number
- 270033583317
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,681 miles (+2,592)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,681 miles
- Test number
- 371511952103
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,089 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 162,089 miles
- Test number
- 762644981135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,625 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 157,625 miles
- Test number
- 473272139354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,613 miles (+4,636)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,613 miles
- Test number
- 973009104991
- MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,977 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 152,977 miles
- Test number
- 577394301564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass148,202 miles (+4,835)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 148,202 miles
- Test number
- 420312509804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,367 miles (+8,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 143,367 miles
- Test number
- 533618419994
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both offside (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,877 miles (+8,746)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 134,877 miles
- Test number
- 737699775066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,131 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 126,131 miles
- Test number
- 229805064002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,087 miles (+7,205)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,087 miles
- Test number
- 987063964068
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass118,882 miles (+7,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 118,882 miles
- Test number
- 167764873087
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass111,276 miles (+7,176)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 111,276 miles
- Test number
- 618191182069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,100 miles (+7,884)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 104,100 miles
- Test number
- 976868981071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,216 miles (+7,859)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 96,216 miles
- Test number
- 901684070021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,357 miles (+7,107)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 88,357 miles
- Test number
- 673791779044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 81,250 miles
- Test number
- 164097588013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,250 miles (+9,278)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,250 miles
- Test number
- 990117488081
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass71,972 miles (+11,579)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,972 miles
- Test number
- 282808887027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,393 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,393 miles
- Test number
- 142539366012
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust cat rattles
Pass60,393 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 60,393 miles
- Test number
- 202629566073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust cat rattles
Questions about V733 HCE
- Does V733 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V733 HCE is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V733 HCE?
- The MOT on V733 HCE is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V733 HCE done?
- V733 HCE was recorded at 195,501 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
- Has V733 HCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V733 HCE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V733 HCE 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 V733 HCE find?
- V733 HCE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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