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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L97 YFFMOT history

L97 YFF is a grey diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 235,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L97 YFF grey Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
235,435 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 YFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 YFF was last recorded at 235,435 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,652 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,783 miles
Average per year
13,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,435 miles
  • 2025 – 227,652 miles
  • 2024 – 217,262 miles
  • 2023 – 207,436 miles
  • 2022 – 196,169 miles
  • 2021 – 187,611 miles
  • 2020 – 181,940 miles
  • 2019 – 166,084 miles
  • 2018 – 153,601 miles
  • 2017 – 140,700 miles
  • 2016 – 125,077 miles
  • 2015 – 105,553 miles
  • 2014 – 86,779 miles
  • 2013 – 67,608 miles
  • 2012 – 47,731 miles
  • 2011 – 27,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,435 miles (+7,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    235,435 miles
    Test number
    569299720085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass227,652 miles (+10,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,652 miles
    Test number
    213303818173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass217,262 miles (+9,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    217,262 miles
    Test number
    565285219564
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe going into the Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass207,436 miles (+11,267)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    207,436 miles
    Test number
    373668798771
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass196,169 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,169 miles
    Test number
    593307104710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,611 miles (+5,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,611 miles
    Test number
    747662005193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass181,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,940 miles
    Test number
    946957382340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail181,940 miles (+15,856)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,940 miles
    Test number
    411323236607
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass166,084 miles (+12,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,084 miles
    Test number
    190775235331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass153,601 miles (+12,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,601 miles
    Test number
    949759671830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass140,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,700 miles
    Test number
    928585234400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,700 miles (+15,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,700 miles
    Test number
    399967547676
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass125,077 miles (+19,524)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    207827794156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,553 miles (+18,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    719767905184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,779 miles (+19,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    619935004115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,608 miles (+19,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    599830803128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,731 miles (+20,361)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    155010112170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    158776621173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 YFF

Does L97 YFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 YFF is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 YFF?
The MOT on L97 YFF is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 YFF done?
L97 YFF was recorded at 235,435 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 13,479 miles a year.
Has L97 YFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 YFF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L97 YFF 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 L97 YFF find?
L97 YFF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread.

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