SYW1 - VOLVO V70
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Volvo V70, often referred to simply as the V70, is a versatile estate car renowned for its durability and practicality. Manufactured by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, a brand celebrated for its commitment to safety and engineering excellence, the V70 has been a popular choice among families and professionals alike. Introduced in the late 1990s, the model has seen several updates, with manufacturing spanning multiple generations that emphasise comfort, reliability, and advanced safety features. Its spacious interior, combined with a range of efficient engines and innovative design elements, makes the Volvo V70 a distinctive option in the estate car segment. Known for its solid build quality and reputation for longevity, the V70 continues to be a respected vehicle among those seeking a dependable and practical vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
This is a 1998 Volvo V70, registration SYW1, first registered in May 1998. The vehicle has a blue exterior and is powered by a 2,435cc petrol engine. It is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 1 July 2024 and valid until 30 June 2025. The recorded mileage is 162,260 miles. The MOT included an advisory regarding the nearside front tyre, which is worn close to the legal limit or on the edge. No CO2 emissions data is available. Overall, the vehicle is in roadworthy condition with no major mechanical issues noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,260 mi
Expires: 30 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 31 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,383 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 31 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,383 mi
Expires: 30 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,778 mi
Expires: 21 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,886 mi
Expires: 05 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 29 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,884 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 29 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,598 mi
Expires: 23 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 28 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,594 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 20 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,965 mi
Expires: 23 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 18 September 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,964 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 21 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,513 mi
Expires: 23 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front drivers door check strap broken
- Advisory rear exhaust support broken
- Advisory slight lift in power steering rack
Passed - 05 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,671 mi
Expires: 23 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear Inner Edge
Failed - 02 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,666 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear Inner Edge
Passed - 24 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,065 mi
Expires: 23 September 2016
Failed - 08 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,017 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 30 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,835 mi
Expires: 29 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Failed - 20 May 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,709 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Passed - 26 April 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,948 mi
Expires: 25 April 2014
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Note! P.A.S. pump is not inoperative but is showing signs of cavitation causing slight steering lag
- Dangerous Throttle pedal very stiff
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 26 April 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,948 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Note! P.A.S. pump is not inoperative but is showing signs of cavitation causing slight steering lag
- Dangerous Throttle pedal very stiff
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 07 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,551 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 07 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,551 mi
Expires: 07 September 2013
Passed - 08 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,341 mi
Expires: 07 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 31 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,339 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 03 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,287 mi
Expires: 02 June 2011
Failed - 01 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,627 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Passed - 01 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,627 mi
Expires: 17 May 2010
Passed - 08 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,947 mi
Expires: 17 May 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 03 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,652 mi
Passed - 03 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,652 mi
Expires: 17 May 2008
Passed - 18 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,007 mi
Expires: 17 May 2007
Failed - 18 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,007 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SYW1?
The MOT expires on 30 June 2025.
What is the tax status of SYW1?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of SYW1?
This is a 1998 VOLVO V70 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2435cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SYW1?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.