Volvo C70
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc
Y253 BGFMOT history
Y253 BGF is a silver petrol Volvo C70 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 119,347 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y253 BGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- C70
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y253 BGF was last recorded at 119,347 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 1,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2006: 55,808 miles, lower than 55,809 miles on 31 Aug 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,794 miles · 8 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,553 miles
- Average per year
- 3,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,347 miles
- 2023 – 117,794 miles
- 2022 – 115,982 miles
- 2021 – 113,901 miles
- 2020 – 112,012 miles
- 2019 – 109,257 miles
- 2018 – 106,358 miles
- 2017 – 103,904 miles
- 2016 – 102,111 miles
- 2015 – 99,715 miles
- 2014 – 96,717 miles
- 2013 – 94,015 miles
- 2012 – 90,377 miles
- 2011 – 86,434 miles
- 2010 – 82,859 miles
- 2009 – 78,792 miles
- 2008 – 75,219 miles
- 2007 – 67,998 miles
- 2006 – 55,808 miles
- 2005 – 47,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,347 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat back release not working
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.
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,347 miles (+1,553)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 119,347 miles
- Test number
- 522804601149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat back release not working
Pass117,794 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,794 miles
- Test number
- 423547771271
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass115,982 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 115,982 miles
- Test number
- 817065909843
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail115,982 miles (+2,081)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,982 miles
- Test number
- 430989627565
- MajorOffside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass113,901 miles (+1,889)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 113,901 miles
- Test number
- 903256596391
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component around resevoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,012 miles
- Test number
- 699214470853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,012 miles (+2,755)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,012 miles
- Test number
- 937374513738
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Pass109,257 miles (+2,899)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 109,257 miles
- Test number
- 770895080433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,358 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 106,358 miles
- Test number
- 986255251302
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,904 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,904 miles
- Test number
- 570490406931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,111 miles
- Test number
- 990236015784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,111 miles (+2,396)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,111 miles
- Test number
- 458905021259
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass99,715 miles (+2,998)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 99,715 miles
- Test number
- 530720774104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,717 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 96,717 miles
- Test number
- 926507604375
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass94,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 94,015 miles
- Test number
- 886150613352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,015 miles (+3,638)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,015 miles
- Test number
- 677799603356
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass90,377 miles (+3,943)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 90,377 miles
- Test number
- 987636172250
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass86,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 86,434 miles
- Test number
- 477926781238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,434 miles (+3,575)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,434 miles
- Test number
- 685235981298
- FailureHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Pass82,859 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 82,859 miles
- Test number
- 393147380219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,858 miles (+4,066)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,858 miles
- Test number
- 650954980213
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Pass78,792 miles (+3,573)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,792 miles
- Test number
- 574472189276
- NoteEvidence of N/S/F wheel rubbing inner wing on R/H lock. Steering lock stop loose,Not touching inner wing at time of test
Pass75,219 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,219 miles
- Test number
- 791568188214
- NoteDeep cut in n/s/f tyrewall.
Fail75,219 miles (+7,221)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,219 miles
- Test number
- 344468588231
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteDeep cut in n/s/f tyrewall.
Pass67,998 miles (+12,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 67,998 miles
- Test number
- 321813167468
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass55,808 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 55,808 miles
- Test number
- 244879946269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,809 miles (+8,620)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,809 miles
- Test number
- 182113746210
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Pass47,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 47,189 miles
- Test number
- 903862055264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,189 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,189 miles
- Test number
- 372741155414
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y253 BGF
- Does Y253 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y253 BGF expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y253 BGF?
- The MOT on Y253 BGF expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y253 BGF done?
- Y253 BGF was recorded at 119,347 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 3,731 miles a year.
- Has Y253 BGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y253 BGF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y253 BGF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y253 BGF find?
- Y253 BGF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17; offside front drivers seat back release not working.
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