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VOLVO

700 Series · Silver

G497 XHK
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Mar 2026
First reg26 Sep 1989
Mileage152,378 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

36 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 February 2026.

PASSED · 20 Mar 2025
Test date20 Mar 2025
Expiry26 Mar 2026
Test number490302941804
Mileage152,378 mi
Advisoryexhaust pipe and joining flanges corroded and leaking minor exhaust gases
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable slightly corroded
PASSED · 27 Mar 2024
Test date27 Mar 2024
Expiry26 Mar 2025
Test number262769406956
Mileage152,379 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2024
Test date26 Mar 2024
Expiry—
Test number554410680018
Mileage152,378 mi
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2018
Test date29 Aug 2018
Expiry8 Sep 2019
Test number713341985186
Mileage152,378 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry8 Sep 2018
Test number620302796010
Mileage152,378 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)
FAILED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number131078119850
Mileage152,378 mi
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2016
Test date2 Sep 2016
Expiry8 Sep 2017
Test number855636445442
Mileage152,378 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 2 Sep 2016
Test date2 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number340186463579
Mileage152,378 mi
PrsOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2015
Test date9 Sep 2015
Expiry8 Sep 2016
Test number515262721638
Mileage152,378 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2013
Test date27 Aug 2013
Expiry4 Sep 2014
Test number458059133282
Mileage152,378 mi
AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 27 Aug 2013
Test date27 Aug 2013
Expiry—
Test number579579333249
Mileage152,378 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry4 Sep 2013
Test number429372222274
Mileage150,522 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 8 Aug 2012
Test date8 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number396201922291
Mileage150,522 mi
FailBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 31 Aug 2011
Test date31 Aug 2011
Expiry4 Sep 2012
Test number869643341208
Mileage149,134 mi
FAILED · 26 Aug 2011
Test date26 Aug 2011
Expiry—
Test number315458431435
Mileage149,134 mi
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2010
Test date2 Sep 2010
Expiry4 Sep 2011
Test number893805340262
Mileage147,957 mi
FAILED · 2 Sep 2009
Test date2 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number201715949242
Mileage146,180 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2009
Test date2 Sep 2009
Expiry4 Sep 2010
Test number821565349252
Mileage146,180 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2008
Test date1 Sep 2008
Expiry4 Sep 2009
Test number651595848263
Mileage143,814 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2007
Test date5 Sep 2007
Expiry4 Sep 2008
Test number164578947241
Mileage140,531 mi
PASSED · 31 Jul 2006
Test date31 Jul 2006
Expiry17 Aug 2007
Test number412622416233
Mileage136,521 mi
FAILED · 31 Jul 2006
Test date31 Jul 2006
Expiry—
Test number160372916205
Mileage136,521 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Aug 2005
Test date1 Aug 2005
Expiry17 Aug 2006
Test number691388056046
Mileage131,138 mi