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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y238 UCFMOT history

Y238 UCF is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

Y238 UCF blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2024
Mileage
200,343 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 UCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 UCF was last recorded at 200,343 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,342 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,343 miles
  • 2022 – 198,868 miles
  • 2021 – 196,621 miles
  • 2020 – 195,627 miles
  • 2019 – 192,439 miles
  • 2018 – 188,111 miles
  • 2017 – 182,981 miles
  • 2016 – 177,716 miles
  • 2015 – 169,451 miles
  • 2014 – 161,643 miles
  • 2013 – 151,956 miles
  • 2012 – 143,269 miles
  • 2011 – 126,492 miles
  • 2010 – 109,557 miles
  • 2009 – 94,971 miles
  • 2008 – 82,623 miles
  • 2007 – 69,888 miles
  • 2006 – 57,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,343 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,343 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    200,343 miles
    Test number
    828358632519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail200,342 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,342 miles
    Test number
    284891478942
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel filter excessively corroded likely to fail
  3. Pass198,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,868 miles
    Test number
    473790327501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail198,868 miles (+2,247)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,868 miles
    Test number
    975847023612
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass196,621 miles (+994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,621 miles
    Test number
    978084669744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass195,627 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,627 miles
    Test number
    725783404992
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass192,439 miles (+4,328)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    192,439 miles
    Test number
    456571213314
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Under differential mount broken exhaust not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass188,111 miles (+5,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    188,111 miles
    Test number
    271831111191
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass182,981 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    182,981 miles
    Test number
    214932833492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass177,716 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    177,716 miles
    Test number
    593509478534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    169,451 miles
    Test number
    866187823793
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
  12. Fail169,450 miles (+7,807)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,450 miles
    Test number
    393219026058
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
  13. Pass161,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    161,643 miles
    Test number
    318271164285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail161,643 miles (+9,687)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,643 miles
    Test number
    459841964200
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass151,956 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,956 miles
    Test number
    179329463109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,269 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    116025282159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass143,269 miles (+16,777)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    809225082190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,492 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,492 miles
    Test number
    986989881149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail126,381 miles (+16,824)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,381 miles
    Test number
    747547681148
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass109,557 miles (+14,586)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,557 miles
    Test number
    170546170119
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted
  21. Pass94,971 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    471001979172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,623 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    500276068109
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust brackets heavily rusted
    • NoteSlight play steering rack
  23. Fail82,623 miles (+12,735)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    392036968143
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust brackets heavily rusted
    • NoteSlight play steering rack
  24. Pass69,888 miles (+12,106)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,888 miles
    Test number
    934208787121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRequires tracking check/adjustment, very heavy edge wear to front tyres
  25. Pass57,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    594177286173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 UCF

Does Y238 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 UCF expired on 9 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 UCF?
The MOT on Y238 UCF expired on 9 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 UCF done?
Y238 UCF was recorded at 200,343 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has Y238 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 UCF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y238 UCF 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 UCF find?
Y238 UCF passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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