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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X38 HGFMOT history

X38 HGF is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 252,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

X38 HGF silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
252,554 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 HGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 HGF was last recorded at 252,554 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,348 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
7,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 252,554 miles
  • 2024 – 244,690 miles
  • 2023 – 235,060 miles
  • 2021 – 222,223 miles
  • 2019 – 196,640 miles
  • 2018 – 185,239 miles
  • 2017 – 173,111 miles
  • 2016 – 161,323 miles
  • 2015 – 150,892 miles
  • 2014 – 141,374 miles
  • 2013 – 134,342 miles
  • 2012 – 128,957 miles
  • 2011 – 126,435 miles
  • 2010 – 124,528 miles
  • 2009 – 123,107 miles
  • 2008 – 118,727 miles
  • 2007 – 112,914 miles
  • 2006 – 107,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,554 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,554 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    252,554 miles
    Test number
    919300223870
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail252,348 miles (+7,658)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,348 miles
    Test number
    263575989831
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass244,690 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    244,690 miles
    Test number
    849325638303
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail244,685 miles (+9,625)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,685 miles
    Test number
    964245720144
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass235,060 miles (+95)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    235,060 miles
    Test number
    158638705094
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront And rear suspention components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corner not fully secure
    • AdvisoryMiddle section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe work to resevior (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail234,965 miles (+12,742)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,965 miles
    Test number
    647690634960
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront And rear suspention components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corner not fully secure
    • AdvisoryMiddle section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe work to resevior (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass222,223 miles (+10,472)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    222,223 miles
    Test number
    164352418534
    • AdvisoryCenter of exhaust corroded heatsheild loose(bracket fractured)
    • AdvisoryDirection indecater slightly discouloued offside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has seepage (from reservior)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspention components corroded

  8. Pass211,751 miles (+15,111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    211,751 miles
    Test number
    918558948481
    • AdvisoryCenter of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From reservior (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Supension components corroded

  9. Pass196,640 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,640 miles
    Test number
    751425216137
    • AdvisorySeparating to o/s/f lower engine support mount
    • AdvisorySlight separating to n/s/f wishbone front bush
    • AdvisorySome cracking to front shocker top mountings

  10. Fail196,634 miles (+11,395)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,634 miles
    Test number
    436713049320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure along floor pan (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn towards inner edge + slight cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/weak
    • AdvisorySeparating to o/s/f lower engine support mount
    • AdvisorySlight separating to n/s/f wishbone front bush
    • AdvisorySmall cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidwall
    • AdvisorySome cracking to front shocker top mountings

  11. Pass185,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    185,239 miles
    Test number
    783278813704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail185,239 miles (+12,128)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,239 miles
    Test number
    957201875682
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass173,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    173,111 miles
    Test number
    264193597789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Appears to be sump plug area.
    • AdvisoryX4 Coil springs starting to corrode.

  14. Fail173,111 miles (+11,788)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,111 miles
    Test number
    713904745358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Appears to be sump plug area.
    • AdvisoryX4 Coil springs starting to corrode.

  15. Pass161,323 miles (+10,431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,323 miles
    Test number
    941463196355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar drop link gaiter split but still prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to de bond but not resulting in play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers have slight misting of fluid

  16. Pass150,892 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,892 miles
    Test number
    959115305215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail150,645 miles (+9,271)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    496749095155
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front brake flexi insecure

  18. Fail141,374 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,374 miles
    Test number
    298793994426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass141,374 miles (+7,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,374 miles
    Test number
    409773194105
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass134,342 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,342 miles
    Test number
    906108743118
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail133,798 miles (+4,841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,798 miles
    Test number
    147816133149
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass128,957 miles (+2,522)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    459003942112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion starting on both rear springs

  23. Pass126,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    305441461127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,435 miles (+1,907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    888609851140
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass124,528 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,528 miles
    Test number
    422080860130
    • NoteAir bag warning
    • NoteFront discs worn

  26. Fail124,528 miles (+1,421)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,528 miles
    Test number
    154180760169
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAir bag warning
    • NoteFront discs worn

  27. Pass123,107 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    681785359165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass118,727 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,727 miles
    Test number
    341144518498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail118,682 miles (+5,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,682 miles
    Test number
    861860618280
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass112,914 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,914 miles
    Test number
    953711527219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass107,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    703159916296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 HGF

Does X38 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 HGF expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 HGF?
The MOT on X38 HGF expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 HGF done?
X38 HGF was recorded at 252,554 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 7,894 miles a year.
Has X38 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 HGF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X38 HGF 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 X38 HGF find?
X38 HGF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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