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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2014 · 2,400 cc

6870 BYMOT history

6870 BY is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 25 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

6870 BY gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,609 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6870 BY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6870 BY was last recorded at 88,609 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 12,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,458 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,151 miles
Average per year
7,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,609 miles
  • 2025 – 76,458 miles
  • 2024 – 68,976 miles
  • 2023 – 55,325 miles
  • 2022 – 41,960 miles
  • 2021 – 40,789 miles
  • 2020 – 39,051 miles
  • 2019 – 33,587 miles
  • 2018 – 27,287 miles
  • 2017 – 21,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,609 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,609 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    481223403218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,458 miles (+7,482)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    510363525686
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn in rear suspension trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn in rear suspension trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,976 miles (+2,179)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    549859822635
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Very slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,797 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    241913931294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,325 miles (+13,365)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    222443089028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,960 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    501957130551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,789 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,789 miles
    Test number
    144004171466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,787 miles (+1,736)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    496471289099
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass39,051 miles (+5,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,051 miles
    Test number
    116920428496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass33,587 miles (+6,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,587 miles
    Test number
    665105851414
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass27,287 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    923238881008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,714 miles
    Test number
    662145780634
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Questions about 6870 BY

What vehicle is registration 6870 BY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6870 BY on a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 25 Jun 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6870 BY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6870 BY is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6870 BY?
The MOT on 6870 BY is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6870 BY done?
6870 BY was recorded at 88,609 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,382 miles a year.
Has 6870 BY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6870 BY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 6870 BY 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 6870 BY find?
6870 BY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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