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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y227 YAVMOT history

Y227 YAV is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y227 YAV silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,171 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 YAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 YAV was last recorded at 96,171 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2018: 94,677 miles, lower than 108,873 miles on 4 Dec 2017.

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
96,135 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,171 miles
  • 2025 – 96,135 miles
  • 2024 – 96,042 miles
  • 2022 – 96,038 miles
  • 2021 – 95,907 miles
  • 2020 – 95,862 miles
  • 2019 – 95,682 miles
  • 2018 – 94,677 miles
  • 2017 – 108,873 miles
  • 2016 – 93,544 miles
  • 2015 – 92,724 miles
  • 2014 – 92,210 miles
  • 2013 – 91,241 miles
  • 2012 – 90,526 miles
  • 2011 – 89,416 miles
  • 2010 – 84,303 miles
  • 2009 – 78,806 miles
  • 2008 – 72,356 miles
  • 2007 – 65,473 miles
  • 2006 – 58,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,171 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • HAND BRAKE - little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,171 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    319997576679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,135 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    562855746743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,042 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,042 miles
    Test number
    653885422063
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight PAS fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass96,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    667254666343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,038 miles (+131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    367347789730
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  6. Pass95,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    811798070041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,907 miles (+45)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    659715457586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass95,862 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    628489033087
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE - little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail95,860 miles (+178)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,860 miles
    Test number
    686527056898
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE - little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass95,682 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    380510787340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass94,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    425630503073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail94,677 miles (-14,196)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    349668728939
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass108,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,873 miles
    Test number
    891822875512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,281 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    433315158980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,544 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,544 miles
    Test number
    223997052755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,724 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    698067108690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,210 miles (+969)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    657778624350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass91,241 miles (+715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    128830133319
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass90,526 miles (+1,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    366918332331
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass89,416 miles (+5,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    938303631323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass84,303 miles (+5,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    931233230358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass78,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    291749329312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Fail78,806 miles (+6,450)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    862789229395
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail72,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    441830638461
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  25. Pass72,356 miles (+6,883)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    920480238390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,473 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    481449137487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    852498736327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 YAV

Does Y227 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 YAV is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 YAV?
The MOT on Y227 YAV is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 YAV done?
Y227 YAV was recorded at 96,171 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has Y227 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 YAV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y227 YAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y227 YAV find?
Y227 YAV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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