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Volvo V70

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y246 YNVMOT history

Y246 YNV is a grey petrol Volvo V70 first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 152,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y246 YNV grey Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,914 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 YNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 YNV was last recorded at 152,914 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2018: 122,757 miles, lower than 161,907 miles on 30 May 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
149,588 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,914 miles
  • 2024 – 149,588 miles
  • 2023 – 144,838 miles
  • 2022 – 139,406 miles
  • 2021 – 133,902 miles
  • 2020 – 131,197 miles
  • 2019 – 126,885 miles
  • 2018 – 122,757 miles
  • 2017 – 161,907 miles
  • 2016 – 110,331 miles
  • 2015 – 103,307 miles
  • 2014 – 96,385 miles
  • 2013 – 95,177 miles
  • 2012 – 80,579 miles
  • 2011 – 72,770 miles
  • 2010 – 68,286 miles
  • 2009 – 67,039 miles
  • 2008 – 56,248 miles
  • 2007 – 47,860 miles
  • 2006 – 40,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

36 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,914 miles
    Test number
    268680993980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,914 miles (+3,326)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,914 miles
    Test number
    922272459444
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,588 miles (+653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,588 miles
    Test number
    499820976165
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,935 miles (+4,097)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,935 miles
    Test number
    248453682853
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    543685553833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,838 miles (+5,432)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    380353252339
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,406 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,406 miles
    Test number
    701134346951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail139,405 miles (+5,503)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,405 miles
    Test number
    418551896786
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass133,902 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,902 miles
    Test number
    530136339371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,197 miles
    Test number
    149036277106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail131,197 miles (+4,312)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,197 miles
    Test number
    460099219646
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass126,885 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    126,885 miles
    Test number
    663297071175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail126,884 miles (+4,127)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    512844955083
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass122,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,757 miles
    Test number
    621875936838
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail122,757 miles (-39,150)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,757 miles
    Test number
    643129927999
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass161,907 miles (+45,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,907 miles
    Test number
    662624900535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,902 miles (+6,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    784446658455
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass110,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    948852427946
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

  19. Fail110,331 miles (+7,024)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    581272697913
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

  20. Pass103,307 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    629606025116
    • NoteNearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteOffside headlamp aim just within horizotal limits
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Fail103,307 miles (+6,922)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    598366625121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass96,385 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    215718614454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,177 miles
    Test number
    275542533336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,177 miles (+14,598)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,177 miles
    Test number
    508951633310
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass80,579 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    495441612341
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass72,770 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    636010621326
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  27. Fail72,770 miles (+4,484)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    215690121319
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  28. Fail68,286 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    653098620359
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass68,286 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    941988920314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass67,039 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    423270039356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass61,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,510 miles
    Test number
    621945759073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Fail61,509 miles (+5,261)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    141295459008
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass56,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,248 miles
    Test number
    341155918160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail56,243 miles (+8,383)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,243 miles
    Test number
    434385718111
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  35. Pass47,860 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    530134517119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass40,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    231576216481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 YNV

Does Y246 YNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 YNV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y246 YNV?
The MOT on Y246 YNV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 YNV done?
Y246 YNV was recorded at 152,914 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has Y246 YNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 YNV has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y246 YNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y246 YNV find?
Y246 YNV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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