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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y254 NHRMOT history

Y254 NHR is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 197,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

Y254 NHR gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
197,062 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 NHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 NHR was last recorded at 197,062 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,062 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,062 miles
  • 2024 – 192,423 miles
  • 2023 – 187,040 miles
  • 2022 – 180,022 miles
  • 2021 – 173,562 miles
  • 2020 – 165,085 miles
  • 2019 – 154,402 miles
  • 2018 – 144,822 miles
  • 2017 – 127,053 miles
  • 2016 – 121,681 miles
  • 2015 – 115,181 miles
  • 2014 – 107,075 miles
  • 2013 – 98,733 miles
  • 2012 – 88,467 miles
  • 2011 – 81,712 miles
  • 2010 – 77,543 miles
  • 2009 – 73,745 miles
  • 2008 – 66,857 miles
  • 2007 – 60,001 miles
  • 2006 – 57,089 miles
  • 2005 – 48,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    197,062 miles
    Test number
    818334371493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail197,062 miles (+4,639)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,062 miles
    Test number
    292083449935
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass192,423 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    192,423 miles
    Test number
    491936349657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail192,278 miles (+5,238)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,278 miles
    Test number
    599521802623
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center box outer casing loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass187,040 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    187,040 miles
    Test number
    218581801912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    180,022 miles
    Test number
    116929969338
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

  7. Fail180,022 miles (+6,460)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,022 miles
    Test number
    466508699625
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

  8. Pass173,562 miles (+8,477)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,562 miles
    Test number
    612544505028
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion on vehicle underside

  9. Pass165,085 miles (+10,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,085 miles
    Test number
    978701379861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,402 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,402 miles
    Test number
    261846740921
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail154,398 miles (+9,576)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,398 miles
    Test number
    942574039957
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,822 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    782264140512
    • AdvisoryDrivers side wiper blade beginning to smear slightly on windscreen.

  13. Fail144,796 miles (+17,743)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,796 miles
    Test number
    449137538765
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from top of back box section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side wiper blade beginning to smear slightly on windscreen.

  14. Pass127,053 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    572533769678
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass121,681 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    859827265495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,628 miles (+6,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,628 miles
    Test number
    258292643289
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass115,181 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,181 miles
    Test number
    886460315205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    579365204285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,075 miles (+8,342)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    966945604252
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass98,733 miles (+10,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    195765813249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,467 miles (+6,755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    926191302249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail81,712 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    659425611292
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass81,712 miles (+4,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    857925411224
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,543 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    121976510222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass73,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    253394269283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,726 miles (+6,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    320384169288
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass66,857 miles (+6,856)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    504883138268
    • NoteCENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODING
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES PERRISHING
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F LINK BAR
    • NoteSLIGHT PERRISHING N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI

  28. Pass60,001 miles (+2,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,001 miles
    Test number
    383165857255
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

  29. Pass57,089 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    57,089 miles
    Test number
    624532056313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,333 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,333 miles
    Test number
    350868345365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass48,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    48,333 miles
    Test number
    432778545368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 NHR

Does Y254 NHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 NHR expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 NHR?
The MOT on Y254 NHR expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 NHR done?
Y254 NHR was recorded at 197,062 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 7,555 miles a year.
Has Y254 NHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 NHR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y254 NHR 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 Y254 NHR find?
Y254 NHR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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