Volvo logo

Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y257 PEVMOT history

Y257 PEV is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y257 PEV silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,324 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y257 PEV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 PEV
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
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 PEV was last recorded at 144,324 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 5,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,276 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,048 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,324 miles
  • 2024 – 139,276 miles
  • 2023 – 136,192 miles
  • 2022 – 133,778 miles
  • 2021 – 128,588 miles
  • 2020 – 124,438 miles
  • 2019 – 116,954 miles
  • 2018 – 110,335 miles
  • 2017 – 106,678 miles
  • 2016 – 100,914 miles
  • 2015 – 96,185 miles
  • 2014 – 91,538 miles
  • 2013 – 87,140 miles
  • 2012 – 83,289 miles
  • 2011 – 79,659 miles
  • 2010 – 75,770 miles
  • 2009 – 70,388 miles
  • 2008 – 63,562 miles
  • 2007 – 58,039 miles
  • 2006 – 48,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,324 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,324 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,324 miles
    Test number
    276858775889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,276 miles (+3,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,276 miles
    Test number
    733728708526
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and back (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,192 miles (+2,414)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    237831926979
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,778 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,778 miles
    Test number
    786967877584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,588 miles
    Test number
    332586332045
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail128,588 miles (+4,150)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,588 miles
    Test number
    957901239953
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass124,438 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    903905424640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,954 miles
    Test number
    201538465808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,954 miles (+6,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,954 miles
    Test number
    716031448893
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass110,335 miles (+3,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,335 miles
    Test number
    500768212757
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass106,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    903860827498
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail106,678 miles (+5,764)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    119436018298
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass100,914 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,914 miles
    Test number
    801431145304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,185 miles2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    359632875042
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall split to chords
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlay steering offside & nearside

  15. Pass96,185 miles (+4,647)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    849412975067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall split to chords
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlay steering offside & nearside

  16. Pass91,538 miles (+4,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    245081274092
    • NotePlay in steering offside & nearside
    • NoteWipers deteriorated & smear

  17. Pass87,140 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    149623473098
    • NoteNearside front tyre almost to wearbars
    • NotePlay steering offside
    • NoteSlight play steering nearside
    • NoteWipers smear

  18. Fail87,130 miles (+3,841)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    638133673075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre almost to wearbars
    • NotePlay steering offside
    • NoteSlight play steering nearside
    • NoteWipers smear

  19. Pass83,289 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    277594672016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering offside

  20. Fail83,278 miles (+3,619)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    936234972001
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering offside

  21. Pass79,659 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    106264971075
    • NoteHEAVY engine oil leak,HAZZARDOUS to other road users!!!!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm
    • NotePlay in steering offside
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated & leaking slightly

  22. Fail79,659 miles (+3,889)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    187244371467
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHEAVY engine oil leak,HAZZARDOUS to other road users!!!!!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm
    • NotePlay in steering offside
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated & leaking slightly

  23. Pass75,770 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    824891080088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy oil leak
    • NotePlay in steering offside
    • NotePlay nearside front lower balljoint

  24. Fail75,770 miles (+5,382)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    622811080004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy oil leak
    • NotePlay in steering offside
    • NotePlay nearside front lower balljoint

  25. Pass70,388 miles (+17)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    150095389480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail70,371 miles (+6,809)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    100972989481
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass63,562 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    514276388035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,039 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    671895447067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    220416946037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 PEV

Does Y257 PEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 PEV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y257 PEV?
The MOT on Y257 PEV is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 PEV done?
Y257 PEV was recorded at 144,324 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has Y257 PEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 PEV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y257 PEV 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 Y257 PEV find?
Y257 PEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all Y257 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.