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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y251 XERMOT history

Y251 XER is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

Y251 XER silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,915 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 XER
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
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 XER was last recorded at 144,915 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,914 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,915 miles
  • 2025 – 142,329 miles
  • 2024 – 140,113 miles
  • 2023 – 138,065 miles
  • 2022 – 133,243 miles
  • 2021 – 128,492 miles
  • 2019 – 122,695 miles
  • 2018 – 118,111 miles
  • 2017 – 117,583 miles
  • 2016 – 113,458 miles
  • 2015 – 110,334 miles
  • 2014 – 107,836 miles
  • 2013 – 104,169 miles
  • 2012 – 100,266 miles
  • 2011 – 97,015 miles
  • 2010 – 94,689 miles
  • 2009 – 90,064 miles
  • 2008 – 84,905 miles
  • 2007 – 76,465 miles
  • 2006 – 65,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,915 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.

  • Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,915 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,915 miles
    Test number
    261804538290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,914 miles (+2,585)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,914 miles
    Test number
    447040204496
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,329 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,329 miles
    Test number
    519438163745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,323 miles (+2,210)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,323 miles
    Test number
    727220474876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,113 miles
    Test number
    435176596008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,113 miles (+2,048)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,113 miles
    Test number
    264554414672
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass138,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    777919374329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,065 miles (+4,822)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    835981623414
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,243 miles (+4,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,243 miles
    Test number
    373224040458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass128,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,492 miles
    Test number
    447085231143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,492 miles (+5,797)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,492 miles
    Test number
    642376046954
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass122,695 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    470936289532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    723897592394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,111 miles (+528)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    100224478497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass117,583 miles (+4,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    584325775389
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass113,458 miles (+3,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,458 miles
    Test number
    455038060612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass110,334 miles (+2,498)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    249286445486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass107,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    208614554432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,836 miles (+3,667)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    907973354188
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail104,169 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,169 miles
    Test number
    695271643175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass104,169 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,169 miles
    Test number
    996231343161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass100,266 miles (+3,251)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    207132042197
    • NoteFront number plate deteriated but just readable
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm bush deteriated
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriated
    • NoteVery slight movement in both front steering arms

  23. Pass97,015 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,015 miles
    Test number
    125871731173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,689 miles (+4,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    561698030123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass90,064 miles (+5,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    510346449129
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass84,905 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    472181758102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,465 miles (+11,158)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    230932657438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    683303456109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 XER

Does Y251 XER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 XER is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 XER?
The MOT on Y251 XER is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 XER done?
Y251 XER was recorded at 144,915 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
Has Y251 XER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 XER has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y251 XER 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 Y251 XER find?
Y251 XER passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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