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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,319 cc

Y238 CHOMOT history

Y238 CHO is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

Y238 CHO silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
136,706 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 CHO was last recorded at 136,706 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 8,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,832 miles · 3 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8,874 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 136,706 miles
  • 2020 – 127,832 miles
  • 2019 – 111,968 miles
  • 2018 – 103,432 miles
  • 2017 – 92,796 miles
  • 2016 – 83,690 miles
  • 2015 – 77,827 miles
  • 2014 – 68,073 miles
  • 2013 – 59,063 miles
  • 2012 – 48,645 miles
  • 2011 – 41,546 miles
  • 2010 – 38,056 miles
  • 2009 – 32,870 miles
  • 2008 – 29,948 miles
  • 2007 – 26,596 miles
  • 2006 – 23,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,706 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,706 miles (+8,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,706 miles
    Test number
    291819350518
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,832 miles (+15,864)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,832 miles
    Test number
    613285193277
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,968 miles (+8,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,968 miles
    Test number
    436135584124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,432 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    322328053132
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  5. Fail103,432 miles (+10,636)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    946504836474
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  6. Pass92,796 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    880360657861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail92,780 miles (+9,090)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    563167843087
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass83,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    225642199956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,690 miles (+5,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    334303825083
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Fail77,827 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    275807975060
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass77,827 miles (+9,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    597857775031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass68,073 miles (+9,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    647086274084
    • NoteCracks in both rear tyres

  13. Pass59,063 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    277130663069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,645 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    798744472097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,546 miles
    Test number
    659414671018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail41,546 miles (+3,490)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,546 miles
    Test number
    208503271022
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass38,056 miles (+5,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    592661570030
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass32,870 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    803956259001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,948 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    113038358499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,596 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,596 miles
    Test number
    950056767074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,418 miles
    Test number
    580207666022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 CHO

Does Y238 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 CHO expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 CHO?
The MOT on Y238 CHO expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 CHO done?
Y238 CHO was recorded at 136,706 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has Y238 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 CHO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y238 CHO 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 Y238 CHO find?
Y238 CHO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; non obligatory mirror damaged; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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