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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X749 EUYMOT history

X749 EUY is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 11 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

X749 EUY blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
194,505 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X749 EUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X749 EUY was last recorded at 194,505 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 4,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,095 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,410 miles
Average per year
5,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,505 miles
  • 2021 – 190,095 miles
  • 2020 – 187,288 miles
  • 2019 – 180,822 miles
  • 2018 – 173,625 miles
  • 2017 – 163,217 miles
  • 2016 – 151,364 miles
  • 2015 – 141,425 miles
  • 2014 – 136,022 miles
  • 2013 – 132,044 miles
  • 2012 – 127,921 miles
  • 2010 – 121,509 miles
  • 2009 – 112,333 miles
  • 2008 – 109,389 miles
  • 2007 – 108,591 miles
  • 2005 – 103,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever in need of adjustment

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,505 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    194,505 miles
    Test number
    308324669223
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever in need of adjustment

  2. Fail194,505 miles (+4,410)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,505 miles
    Test number
    624524081967
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever in need of adjustment

  3. Pass190,095 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,095 miles
    Test number
    796221741504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail190,093 miles (+2,805)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,093 miles
    Test number
    657909907039
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped and fouling bodywork (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass187,288 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,288 miles
    Test number
    474040132829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,822 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,822 miles
    Test number
    845736901539
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail180,821 miles (+7,196)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,821 miles
    Test number
    640099084028
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass173,625 miles (+10,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    173,625 miles
    Test number
    232771620338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass163,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,217 miles
    Test number
    294798987324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,217 miles (+11,853)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,217 miles
    Test number
    174243263385
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass151,364 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,364 miles
    Test number
    425057158296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear cant see pads on inside to check
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded on hangars
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers

  12. Fail151,364 miles (+9,939)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,364 miles
    Test number
    890287541754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear cant see pads on inside to check
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded on hangars
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers

  13. Pass141,425 miles (+5,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,425 miles
    Test number
    268995125184
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,022 miles2 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,022 miles
    Test number
    337474834177
    • DangerousFront bushes on lower arm at front has play where has delaminated
    • DangerousNearside and offside front lower arms have delamination of bushes causing movement and tyre wear on front tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail136,021 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,021 miles
    Test number
    927194434131
    • DangerousFront bushes on lower arm at front has play where has delaminated
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCant get a clear view of inner pads at rear outers have plenty left
    • NoteFront bush delaminated causeing movement at wheel on shaker plates (this is causing tyres to wear on insides)

  16. Pass132,044 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    155410053132
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteHandbrake lever has quite alot of free play but it meets standards fine.
    • NoteO/s/r top sidelight dint work but when tapped worked.

  17. Fail132,044 miles (+4,123)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    405700753193
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteHandbrake lever has quite alot of free play but it meets standards fine.
    • NoteO/s/r top sidelight dint work but when tapped worked.

  18. Pass127,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,921 miles
    Test number
    339423842132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail123,000 miles (+1,491)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    539753742113
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass121,509 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    783804640314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,505 miles (+9,172)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,505 miles
    Test number
    741762240308
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes have been coverd

  22. Pass112,333 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    421612309358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    574529109080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail110,025 miles (+636)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    980139309086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass109,389 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    483618508014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass108,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    651789607083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,591 miles (+4,824)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    154169307037
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSrs light on

  28. Pass103,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    590473835363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X749 EUY

Does X749 EUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X749 EUY expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X749 EUY?
The MOT on X749 EUY expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X749 EUY done?
X749 EUY was recorded at 194,505 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
Has X749 EUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X749 EUY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X749 EUY 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 X749 EUY find?
X749 EUY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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