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Volvo C70

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LL08 BYKMOT history

LL08 BYK is a blue diesel Volvo C70 first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,037 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BYK was last recorded at 183,037 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2014: 13,788 miles, lower than 135,264 miles on 21 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,081 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,956 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,037 miles
  • 2025 – 178,081 miles
  • 2024 – 177,817 miles
  • 2023 – 175,471 miles
  • 2022 – 175,171 miles
  • 2020 – 169,863 miles
  • 2019 – 165,201 miles
  • 2018 – 156,271 miles
  • 2017 – 154,462 miles
  • 2016 – 146,976 miles
  • 2015 – 142,625 miles
  • 2014 – 137,011 miles
  • 2013 – 135,264 miles
  • 2012 – 131,875 miles
  • 2011 – 109,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,037 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,037 miles (+4,956)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,037 miles
    Test number
    892459349883
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,081 miles
    Test number
    267878947398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,081 miles (+264)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,081 miles
    Test number
    795735920010
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,817 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,817 miles
    Test number
    571305804256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,812 miles (+2,341)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,812 miles
    Test number
    489346632324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass175,471 miles (+300)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,471 miles
    Test number
    943035724238
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass175,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,171 miles
    Test number
    957815947681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,171 miles (+5,308)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,171 miles
    Test number
    296108000048
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass169,863 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,863 miles
    Test number
    961263209499
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail169,863 miles (+4,662)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,863 miles
    Test number
    686456188635
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass165,201 miles (+8,930)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,201 miles
    Test number
    746970926411
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner side wall badly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass156,271 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,271 miles
    Test number
    738440205960
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail156,271 miles (+1,809)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,271 miles
    Test number
    272623714477
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass154,462 miles (+7,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,462 miles
    Test number
    420519262355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass146,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,976 miles
    Test number
    425056998183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail146,976 miles (+4,351)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,976 miles
    Test number
    798929835297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass142,625 miles (+5,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,625 miles
    Test number
    767481385036
    • 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)

  18. Pass137,011 miles (+123,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,011 miles
    Test number
    369152294023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,788 miles (-121,476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,788 miles
    Test number
    148700794093
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass135,264 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,264 miles
    Test number
    108604263239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass131,875 miles (+22,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,875 miles
    Test number
    217918362216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass109,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    109,625 miles
    Test number
    208214461107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 BYK

Does LL08 BYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 BYK is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BYK?
The MOT on LL08 BYK is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 BYK done?
LL08 BYK was recorded at 183,037 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has LL08 BYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BYK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 BYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 BYK find?
LL08 BYK passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, and 1 more.

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