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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y209 XEWMOT history

Y209 XEW is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

Y209 XEW gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
162,314 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 XEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 XEW was last recorded at 162,314 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,299 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,015 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,314 miles
  • 2024 – 157,299 miles
  • 2023 – 152,712 miles
  • 2022 – 150,117 miles
  • 2021 – 146,907 miles
  • 2020 – 145,141 miles
  • 2019 – 143,845 miles
  • 2018 – 141,190 miles
  • 2017 – 129,186 miles
  • 2016 – 126,112 miles
  • 2015 – 121,558 miles
  • 2014 – 115,637 miles
  • 2013 – 111,830 miles
  • 2012 – 106,688 miles
  • 2011 – 100,975 miles
  • 2010 – 89,350 miles
  • 2009 – 75,906 miles
  • 2008 – 72,675 miles
  • 2006 – 56,094 miles
  • 2005 – 49,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,314 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offsideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,314 miles
    Test number
    722503964350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,314 miles (+5,015)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,314 miles
    Test number
    619488774358
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,299 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,299 miles
    Test number
    201755680415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,295 miles (+4,583)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,295 miles
    Test number
    860268379669
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,712 miles
    Test number
    926303910229
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished and splitting but has no movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail152,710 miles (+2,593)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,710 miles
    Test number
    347962755569
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished and splitting but has no movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass150,117 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,117 miles
    Test number
    226971232916
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint.

  8. Fail150,115 miles (+3,208)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,115 miles
    Test number
    899232307148
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint.

  9. Pass146,907 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    238040349245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryReverse light in opp

  10. Pass145,141 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,141 miles
    Test number
    205915302845
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryDrivers wingmirror case damaged.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryReverse light in-op.

  11. Fail145,141 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,141 miles
    Test number
    649557376633
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory1 of 2 O/S/R sidelights in-op.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryDrivers wingmirror case damaged.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryReverse light in-op.

  12. Pass143,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    127292259050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail143,845 miles (+2,655)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    113361735204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass141,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    126806466586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,190 miles (+12,004)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    199628352645
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass129,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    633012177477
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail129,186 miles (+3,074)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    925428188630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass126,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,112 miles
    Test number
    785309728380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  19. Fail126,112 miles (+4,554)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,112 miles
    Test number
    581581599827
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  20. Pass121,558 miles (+5,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,558 miles
    Test number
    959750275140
    • NoteFuel breather pipe in poor condition.

  21. Pass115,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,637 miles
    Test number
    416218674177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,637 miles (+3,807)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,637 miles
    Test number
    248206274155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass111,830 miles (+5,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    997891363265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass106,688 miles (+5,713)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    667066452268
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer very corroded.

  25. Pass100,975 miles (+11,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,975 miles
    Test number
    929547251293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass89,350 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,350 miles
    Test number
    943699450229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,346 miles (+13,440)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    253268850236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  28. Pass75,906 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,906 miles
    Test number
    390401969447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,675 miles (+16,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    241792508370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,094 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    261088916382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,342 miles
    Test number
    610613515336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 XEW

Does Y209 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y209 XEW is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y209 XEW?
The MOT on Y209 XEW is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y209 XEW done?
Y209 XEW was recorded at 162,314 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has Y209 XEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 XEW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y209 XEW 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 Y209 XEW find?
Y209 XEW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside & offside; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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