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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

T272 RYCMOT history

T272 RYC is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,293 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 RYC was last recorded at 90,293 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,166 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,127 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,293 miles
  • 2025 – 89,166 miles
  • 2024 – 87,779 miles
  • 2023 – 86,701 miles
  • 2022 – 85,618 miles
  • 2021 – 84,656 miles
  • 2020 – 84,528 miles
  • 2019 – 83,630 miles
  • 2018 – 81,881 miles
  • 2017 – 79,420 miles
  • 2016 – 76,674 miles
  • 2015 – 74,319 miles
  • 2014 – 72,021 miles
  • 2013 – 68,750 miles
  • 2012 – 65,090 miles
  • 2011 – 62,136 miles
  • 2010 – 58,742 miles
  • 2009 – 54,575 miles
  • 2008 – 50,095 miles
  • 2007 – 43,948 miles
  • 2006 – 39,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,293 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,293 miles (+1,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    296026006261
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,166 miles (+1,387)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,166 miles
    Test number
    939047651565
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass87,779 miles (+1,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    951471503412
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass86,701 miles (+1,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    882200643078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass85,618 miles (+962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,618 miles
    Test number
    688814557590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,656 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    403622703078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,655 miles (+127)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    414743088432
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,528 miles (+898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    109290734870
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass83,630 miles (+1,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,630 miles
    Test number
    660194370758
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass81,881 miles (+2,461)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    870117707787
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers torn

  11. Pass79,420 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    545376242413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,674 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    293468735746
    • AdvisoryEngine M.I.L. on.
    • AdvisoryWear to steering rack inner ball joints.

  13. Pass74,319 miles (+2,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    495284966508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass72,021 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,021 miles
    Test number
    316949184410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass68,750 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    597511683269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    495762812385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,090 miles (+2,954)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    705042512341
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass62,136 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    455551011456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,742 miles (+4,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,742 miles
    Test number
    314935510362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,575 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    563313219397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,095 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    410271218361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    394606797294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,948 miles (+4,586)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    774776497248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass39,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    242230096208
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail39,362 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    373620196430
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T272 RYC

Does T272 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T272 RYC is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T272 RYC?
The MOT on T272 RYC 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 T272 RYC done?
T272 RYC was recorded at 90,293 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has T272 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 RYC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T272 RYC 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 T272 RYC find?
T272 RYC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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