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Volvo V70

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

C8 GYLMOT history

C8 GYL is a blue diesel Volvo V70 first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

C8 GYL blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,284 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GYL was last recorded at 83,284 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,014 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,270 miles
Average per year
3,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,284 miles
  • 2025 – 75,014 miles
  • 2024 – 73,564 miles
  • 2023 – 71,356 miles
  • 2022 – 69,713 miles
  • 2021 – 66,683 miles
  • 2020 – 64,816 miles
  • 2019 – 62,190 miles
  • 2018 – 58,815 miles
  • 2017 – 54,187 miles
  • 2016 – 48,551 miles
  • 2015 – 43,447 miles
  • 2014 – 37,746 miles
  • 2013 – 35,605 miles
  • 2012 – 33,147 miles
  • 2011 – 29,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Emissions to clean to register a result

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    752216275731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,284 miles (+8,270)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    404095401395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,014 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    677045061709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,005 miles (+1,441)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    622765746281
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,564 miles (+2,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    801355230005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded

  6. Pass71,356 miles (+1,643)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    860106020104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ran off inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,713 miles (+3,030)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    894362788951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing approx 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing approx 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights front lights were low

  8. Pass66,683 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    731481739605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and componenets corroded

  9. Fail66,683 miles (+1,867)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    865933131209
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and componenets corroded

  10. Pass64,816 miles (+2,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    616342370073
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seatbelts not checked [due to seats folded down at time of test]

  11. Pass62,190 miles (+3,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    194132232500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass58,815 miles (+4,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    408402723765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register a result

  13. Pass54,187 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    642480990293
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Upper engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register a result

  14. Fail54,187 miles (+5,636)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    453607194117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Upper engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register a result

  15. Pass48,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    891125761431
    • AdvisoryLower engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge
    • AdvisoryUpper engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register a result
    • AdvisoryMoved headlight height adjuster in vehicle

  16. Fail48,551 miles (+5,104)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    166416040473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLower engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge
    • AdvisoryUpper engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register a result
    • AdvisoryMoved headlight height adjuster in vehicle

  17. Pass43,447 miles (+5,701)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,447 miles
    Test number
    807177155089
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmmisions to clean for printout
    • NoteN/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

  18. Pass37,746 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    659599674046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,605 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,605 miles
    Test number
    449222623170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,147 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    207845542142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass29,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,995 miles
    Test number
    816655351101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 GYL

Does C8 GYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GYL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GYL?
The MOT on C8 GYL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 GYL done?
C8 GYL was recorded at 83,284 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
Has C8 GYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GYL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 GYL 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 C8 GYL find?
C8 GYL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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