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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,401 cc

Y229 JEXMOT history

Y229 JEX is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

Y229 JEX blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
182,278 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 JEX was last recorded at 182,278 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,262 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,278 miles
  • 2023 – 180,942 miles
  • 2022 – 176,186 miles
  • 2021 – 172,423 miles
  • 2020 – 171,810 miles
  • 2019 – 164,544 miles
  • 2018 – 157,804 miles
  • 2017 – 151,111 miles
  • 2016 – 146,115 miles
  • 2015 – 142,353 miles
  • 2006 – 68,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,278 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sub - frame bushese worn ( front most). (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre has started to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has started to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,278 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,278 miles
    Test number
    456720621984
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sub - frame bushese worn ( front most). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,262 miles (+1,320)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,262 miles
    Test number
    110724990236
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamp beam images incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sub - frame bushese worn ( front most). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,942 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,942 miles
    Test number
    477384796001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail180,919 miles (+15)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,919 miles
    Test number
    804537324718
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail180,904 miles (+4,718)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,904 miles
    Test number
    901634093207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage around rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass176,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    176,186 miles
    Test number
    410001086213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,186 miles (+3,763)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,186 miles
    Test number
    413904610547
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass172,423 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    172,423 miles
    Test number
    672047085269
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass171,810 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,810 miles
    Test number
    284875421090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,544 miles
    Test number
    136969001955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R tyre has started to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/R tyre has started to perish

  11. Fail164,544 miles (+6,740)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,544 miles
    Test number
    764330460221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F tyre below legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R tyre has started to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/R tyre has started to perish

  12. Pass157,804 miles (+6,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,804 miles
    Test number
    768147620553
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle on far right of screen (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAlarm due service warning on
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  13. Pass151,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,111 miles
    Test number
    770472393611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

  14. Fail151,111 miles (+4,996)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,111 miles
    Test number
    423734565218
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

  15. Pass146,115 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,115 miles
    Test number
    421328525314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,353 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,353 miles
    Test number
    949835825153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteTop engine mounting split

  17. Fail142,352 miles (+73,568)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,352 miles
    Test number
    457783615158
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp wiper blades split/engine warning lamp on/battery warning lamp on /transmission warning lamp on /top engine mounting split /fuel flap hinge broken /rear wiper blade split

  18. Pass68,784 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    873551496170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in l/h side of the steering rack

Questions about Y229 JEX

Does Y229 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 JEX expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 JEX?
The MOT on Y229 JEX expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 JEX done?
Y229 JEX was recorded at 182,278 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has Y229 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 JEX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 JEX 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 Y229 JEX find?
Y229 JEX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints worn.; rear inner sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub - frame bushese worn ( front most)..

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