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Volvo C70

Turquoise · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y227 UBPMOT history

Y227 UBP is a turquoise petrol Volvo C70 first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

Y227 UBP turquoise Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,957 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 UBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 UBP was last recorded at 46,957 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2019: 44,530 miles, lower than 45,875 miles on 12 Apr 2018.

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
46,650 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
1,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,957 miles
  • 2025 – 46,650 miles
  • 2024 – 46,299 miles
  • 2023 – 45,950 miles
  • 2022 – 45,492 miles
  • 2021 – 44,842 miles
  • 2020 – 44,789 miles
  • 2019 – 44,530 miles
  • 2018 – 45,875 miles
  • 2017 – 43,420 miles
  • 2016 – 43,313 miles
  • 2015 – 41,995 miles
  • 2014 – 40,429 miles
  • 2013 – 38,824 miles
  • 2012 – 34,651 miles
  • 2010 – 25,332 miles
  • 2009 – 17,781 miles
  • 2008 – 14,527 miles
  • 2007 – 13,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,957 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,957 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    387511077744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,650 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    46,650 miles
    Test number
    739387680724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    611200722852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,299 miles (+349)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    612894709268
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass45,950 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,950 miles
    Test number
    351520992305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,492 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    320988002655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,842 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    265037213586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,789 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    918539343366
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass44,530 miles (-1,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    687347323748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,875 miles (+2,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    290132935958
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded

  11. Pass43,420 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    468306831742
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail43,420 miles (+107)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    279665552801
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass43,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    295683405112
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail43,313 miles (+1,318)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    515274082293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass41,995 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    185511305124
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,429 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    287564004446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,824 miles (+4,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    129250983425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass34,651 miles (+9,319)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,651 miles
    Test number
    769228612085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,332 miles
    Test number
    814664260313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,332 miles (+7,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,332 miles
    Test number
    463914260467
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass17,781 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,781 miles
    Test number
    623915269388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,767 miles (+1,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,767 miles
    Test number
    590914869319
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass15,999 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,999 miles
    Test number
    272649509088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,527 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,527 miles
    Test number
    533640918089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,188 miles
    Test number
    280294307030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 UBP

Does Y227 UBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 UBP is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 UBP?
The MOT on Y227 UBP is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 UBP done?
Y227 UBP was recorded at 46,957 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,752 miles a year.
Has Y227 UBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 UBP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y227 UBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y227 UBP find?
Y227 UBP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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