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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y257 VESMOT history

Y257 VES is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 131,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y257 VES blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,191 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 VES was last recorded at 131,191 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,186 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,191 miles
  • 2025 – 128,065 miles
  • 2024 – 123,788 miles
  • 2023 – 120,032 miles
  • 2022 – 117,162 miles
  • 2021 – 114,054 miles
  • 2020 – 111,480 miles
  • 2019 – 108,278 miles
  • 2018 – 105,778 miles
  • 2017 – 103,533 miles
  • 2016 – 101,589 miles
  • 2015 – 99,993 miles
  • 2013 – 90,420 miles
  • 2012 – 85,582 miles
  • 2011 – 78,491 miles
  • 2010 – 72,072 miles
  • 2009 – 66,506 miles
  • 2008 – 58,645 miles
  • 2007 – 54,221 miles
  • 2006 – 47,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,191 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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

37 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,191 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,191 miles
    Test number
    696296573199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,186 miles (+3,121)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,186 miles
    Test number
    788285890726
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery u/s

  3. Pass128,065 miles (+16)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,065 miles
    Test number
    546590376007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail128,049 miles (+4,261)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    718929443461
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass123,788 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,788 miles
    Test number
    606751696138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,754 miles (+204)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,754 miles
    Test number
    566106066327
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail123,550 miles (+3,518)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    388907002902
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,032 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    150372149723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail119,993 miles (+2,831)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,993 miles
    Test number
    516077207395
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint [bolt on] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass117,162 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    583746723289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,054 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,054 miles
    Test number
    174041162019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,005 miles (+2,525)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    385946705588
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass111,480 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,480 miles
    Test number
    146868166219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExaust leak rear

  14. Fail111,458 miles (+3,180)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    940969167742
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExaust leak rear

  15. Pass108,278 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,278 miles
    Test number
    869874674254
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer sounds to have a slight blow and in poor condition

  16. Fail108,278 miles (+2,500)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,278 miles
    Test number
    847396988451
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer sounds to have a slight blow and in poor condition

  17. Pass105,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    110134909721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  18. Fail105,778 miles (+2,245)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    107345379816
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  19. Pass103,533 miles (+1,944)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    471521469988
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass101,589 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    268961591753
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  21. Fail101,589 miles (+1,596)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    976728117017
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  22. Pass99,993 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    245160721572
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Fail99,993 miles (+3,269)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    104481765534
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  24. Pass96,724 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    679441525067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded

  25. Fail96,724 miles (+6,304)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    456031125081
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded

  26. Fail90,420 miles3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    239480773298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass90,420 miles (+4,838)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    605380773254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass85,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    259525372273
    • NoteAir-con leak at compressor

  29. Fail85,582 miles (+7,091)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    656282472208
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir-con leak at compressor

  30. Pass78,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    346182961211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Fail78,491 miles (+6,419)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    688142161234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  32. Fail72,072 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    101488450234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  33. Pass72,072 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    544578450257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass66,506 miles (+7,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,506 miles
    Test number
    682493979274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel flap hinge broken

  35. Pass58,645 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    740399218142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass54,221 miles (+6,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    204027017140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  37. Pass47,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    982239326198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 VES

Does Y257 VES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 VES is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 VES?
The MOT on Y257 VES is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 VES done?
Y257 VES was recorded at 131,191 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has Y257 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 VES has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y257 VES 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 VES find?
Y257 VES passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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