VOLVO S70 M77DAR has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1998 VOLVO S70 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,326 miles 10 months ago on Friday 15th August 2025 at 15:05.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 14th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

M77DAR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH AUGUST 2026133,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s/r And O/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush N/s/r And O/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED23RD JULY 20246TH AUGUST 2025132,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20236TH AUGUST 2024132,242 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak Back Of Engine
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak O/s Steering Rack
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Axle Bush Perished Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Delta Link Bush Perished Slightly
  5. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Shock Absorber Lower Bush Perished Slightly
PASSED6TH JULY 202214TH JULY 2023131,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak Back Of Engine
  2. ADVISORY - O/s Power Assisted Steering Rack Leaking Slightly
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Axle Bush Perished Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Delta Link Bushes Perished Slightly
FAILED6TH JULY 2022131,685 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak Back Of Engine
  3. ADVISORY - O/s Power Assisted Steering Rack Leaking Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Axle Bush Perished Slightly
  5. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Delta Link Bushes Perished Slightly
PASSED12TH JULY 202114TH JULY 2022131,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s Steering Rack Light Mist Of Oil
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/r And O/s/r Suspension Axle Bushes Worn/ Perished Slightly
PASSED15TH JULY 202014TH JULY 2021130,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED14TH JULY 2020130,406 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED26TH JUNE 201914TH JULY 2020129,824 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Cracking/ Perishing. Feathering Slightly On Edge
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Has A Cut Or Split In Inner Sidewall But Not To Ply/ Cords
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Bushes Getting Worn/ Perished Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED12TH JULY 201813TH JULY 2019128,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Deteriorating
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Deteriorating
FAILED12TH JULY 2018128,995 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Deteriorating
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Deteriorating
PASSED14TH JULY 201713TH JULY 2018128,161 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 201711TH FEBRUARY 2018128,100 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edges (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edges (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Central Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201611TH FEBRUARY 2017126,531 MI
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201511TH FEBRUARY 2016124,167 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 201411TH FEBRUARY 2015122,581 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Wiperblade Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Indicator Bulbs Pale
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Indicator Bulb Pale
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f And N/s/f Suspension Control Arm Bushes Spliting And Unbonding
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/f And N/s/f Wishbone Ball Joints, Gaiters Perishing Badly
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Brackets Corroding Badly
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201311TH FEBRUARY 2014120,024 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Head Light Pattern Becoming Poor
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 201211TH FEBRUARY 2013118,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Slightly Tight (2.2.d.1)
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 2012118,881 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering System Excessively Rough (2.2.d.1)
  2. FAIL - Power Steering Ram(s) Leaking From A Failed Joint (2.3.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 201111TH FEBRUARY 2012117,462 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 201011TH FEBRUARY 2011115,731 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 200911TH FEBRUARY 2010113,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20087TH FEBRUARY 2009111,315 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20077TH FEBRUARY 2008108,271 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20062ND FEBRUARY 2007103,411 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M77DAR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

M77DAR MOT Comments

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M77DAR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,326 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,938 miles

M77DAR FAQs

This Volvo S70 with registration M77DAR was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Orange and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 133,326 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 4,938 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volvo S70 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M77DAR has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S70 has had 55 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S70 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does M77DAR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 M77DAR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M77DAR Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 M77DAR does have Tax. Read more

When does M77DAR Tax expire?

The current Tax for M77DAR will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M77DAR MOT expire?

The current MOT for M77DAR will expire in 2 months on Friday 14th August 2026. Read more

When did M77DAR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M77DAR was on Friday 15th August 2025 at 15:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M77DAR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M77DAR we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M77DAR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M77DAR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M77DAR?

M77DAR is registered as a 1998 Volvo S70. Read more

How many miles has M77DAR done?

The odometer reading for M77DAR at the last MOT in August 2025 was 133,326 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,938 miles per year. Read more

How old is M77DAR?

The vehicle M77DAR was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 3rd March 1998. Read more

What colour is M77DAR?

The official colour of M77DAR is recorded as Orange. Read more

What engine does M77DAR have?

M77DAR has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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