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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y256 YNVMOT history

Y256 YNV is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

Y256 YNV gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,864 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 YNV
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
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 YNV was last recorded at 163,864 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,854 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,010 miles
Average per year
2,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,864 miles
  • 2025 – 162,854 miles
  • 2024 – 161,061 miles
  • 2023 – 159,966 miles
  • 2021 – 158,562 miles
  • 2020 – 156,792 miles
  • 2019 – 155,060 miles
  • 2018 – 152,089 miles
  • 2017 – 149,247 miles
  • 2016 – 146,498 miles
  • 2015 – 143,405 miles
  • 2014 – 140,237 miles
  • 2013 – 137,507 miles
  • 2012 – 134,551 miles
  • 2011 – 130,835 miles
  • 2010 – 127,370 miles
  • 2009 – 123,179 miles
  • 2008 – 119,541 miles
  • 2007 – 113,029 miles
  • 2006 – 107,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,864 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front nail in tyre close to outer edge

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,864 miles (+1,010)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,864 miles
    Test number
    172609164305
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass162,854 miles (+1,793)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,854 miles
    Test number
    483264215272
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass161,061 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,061 miles
    Test number
    300073633524
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail161,061 miles (+1,095)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,061 miles
    Test number
    338589306120
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass159,966 miles (+1,404)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,966 miles
    Test number
    138238363043
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass158,562 miles (+1,770)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,562 miles
    Test number
    237172411284
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass156,792 miles (+1,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,792 miles
    Test number
    846677572433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass155,060 miles (+2,971)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,060 miles
    Test number
    522959953717
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracks and splits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass152,089 miles (+2,842)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,089 miles
    Test number
    438372103074
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass149,247 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    149,247 miles
    Test number
    533923205196
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass146,498 miles (+7)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,498 miles
    Test number
    484481627804
    • DangerousOffside Front nail in tyre close to outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail146,491 miles (+3,086)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,491 miles
    Test number
    175075570012
    • DangerousOffside Front nail in tyre close to outer edge
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass143,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,405 miles
    Test number
    347415905101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,404 miles (+3,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    867835905135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass140,237 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,237 miles
    Test number
    585869634170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,507 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,507 miles
    Test number
    175300943109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,551 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,551 miles
    Test number
    249524722489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    130,835 miles
    Test number
    259559701162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,835 miles (+3,465)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,835 miles
    Test number
    745659501118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass127,370 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    211842510158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,179 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    123,179 miles
    Test number
    801086609134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,541 miles (+6,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    119,541 miles
    Test number
    710251908113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass113,029 miles (+5,881)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    463661507154
    • NoteNearsideand offside front suspension arms front bush slight play
    • NoteO/s headlamp lens slight damage
    • NoteRear offside rear nearside tyre tread braeking up

  24. Pass107,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    192244386081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,148 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    130652886441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on outside edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about Y256 YNV

Does Y256 YNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 YNV is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 YNV?
The MOT on Y256 YNV is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 YNV done?
Y256 YNV was recorded at 163,864 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,863 miles a year.
Has Y256 YNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 YNV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y256 YNV 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 Y256 YNV find?
Y256 YNV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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