
Volvo V70
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc
Y265 BGNMOT history
Y265 BGN is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,749 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 186,749 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y265 BGN
- 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
- 14 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y265 BGN was last recorded at 186,749 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 4,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 181,758 miles · 22 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,991 miles
- Average per year
- 7,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 186,749 miles
- 2022 – 181,758 miles
- 2021 – 174,961 miles
- 2020 – 169,128 miles
- 2019 – 159,164 miles
- 2018 – 149,586 miles
- 2017 – 144,438 miles
- 2016 – 137,299 miles
- 2015 – 124,382 miles
- 2014 – 117,021 miles
- 2013 – 108,528 miles
- 2012 – 100,294 miles
- 2011 – 91,774 miles
- 2010 – 82,079 miles
- 2009 – 72,946 miles
- 2008 – 65,256 miles
- 2007 – 54,227 miles
- 2006 – 47,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,749 miles (+4,991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 186,749 miles
- Test number
- 526427631004
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass181,758 miles (+71)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 181,758 miles
- Test number
- 157713119463
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail181,687 miles (+6,726)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,687 miles
- Test number
- 885894852973
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 174,961 miles
- Test number
- 809570433238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,961 miles (+5,833)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,961 miles
- Test number
- 648717286193
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass169,128 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 169,128 miles
- Test number
- 844958837994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake poor at 18%
Fail169,128 miles (+9,964)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,128 miles
- Test number
- 809971606730
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake poor at 18%
Pass159,164 miles (+133)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 159,164 miles
- Test number
- 337747378041
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/f fog light not working
- AdvisorySlight play steering rack
Fail159,031 miles (+9,445)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,031 miles
- Test number
- 781513754531
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/f fog light not working
- AdvisorySlight play steering rack
Pass149,586 miles (+16)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 149,586 miles
- Test number
- 607182376431
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread area
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (Benefit of doubt, Recommend attention soon (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly insecure
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)
Fail149,570 miles (+74)4 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,570 miles
- Test number
- 816740344311
- FailureFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread area
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (Benefit of doubt, Recommend attention soon (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly insecure
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)
Fail149,496 miles (+5,058)1 failure16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,496 miles
- Test number
- 480626028596
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play offside front inner track/tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp wiper blades are missing
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate is damaged
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is worn smooth on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp is not working
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade is split
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres treads less than 2mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,438 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 144,438 miles
- Test number
- 152383642361
- AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms
Fail144,438 miles (+7,139)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,438 miles
- Test number
- 903079804097
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms
Pass137,299 miles (+12,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 137,299 miles
- Test number
- 193730697539
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm got slight play
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass124,382 miles (+12)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 124,382 miles
- Test number
- 528561445134
- NoteN/s mirror glass deteriorated
- NotePlay in steering tie rod inner joints
Fail124,370 miles (+7,349)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,370 miles
- Test number
- 957109535152
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteEML light on
- NoteN/s mirror glass deteriorated
- NoteOil level very low
- NotePlay in steering tie rod inner joints
Pass117,021 miles (+42)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 117,021 miles
- Test number
- 995889824136
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low monitor
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges monitor wear
Fail116,979 miles (+8,451)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,979 miles
- Test number
- 129268924199
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low monitor
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges monitor wear
Pass108,528 miles (+8,234)1 advisory10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 108,528 miles
- Test number
- 265074433183
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteExhaust system de-graded.Centre silencer internal baffles loose.
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
- NoteO/S/F and N/S/R indicator bulbs whitening.
- NoteRear pads begining to wear low.Discs corroded.
- NoteRear tyres wearing low on edges.
- NoteReflectors fitted to headlamp affected beam pattern.
- NoteSlight leak from n/s inner cv boot.
- NoteSlight play in O/S steering arm.
- NoteSlight rubbing noise from rear brakes
- NoteWindscreen chipped.
Pass100,294 miles (+8,520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 100,294 miles
- Test number
- 977843642118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass91,774 miles (+24)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 91,774 miles
- Test number
- 288394941114
- NoteSTRONG ADVISE both front brake hoses perished / cracking
Fail91,750 miles (+9,671)2 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,750 miles
- Test number
- 648480641193
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteSTRONG ADVISE both front brake hoses perished / cracking
Pass82,079 miles (+9,133)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 82,079 miles
- Test number
- 950613330103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s wiper blade deteriorated recommend replacing
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread wearing low monitor
- NoteRear exhaust mounting hangers heavily corroded and weak
Pass72,946 miles (+7,690)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 72,946 miles
- Test number
- 251103739421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,256 miles (+33)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 65,256 miles
- Test number
- 204316038144
- NoteCover sills fitted.
- NoteDebris inside nearside rear tyre.
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteNearside and offside front lower arms showing age and wear.
- NotePlay in nearside front anti-roll bar link.
- NoteBrake flexi hoses showing age
Fail65,223 miles (+10,996)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,223 miles
- Test number
- 962585638187
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBrake flexis bhowing age.
- NoteCover sills fitted.
- NoteDebris inside nearside rear tyre.
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteNearside and offside front lower arms showing age and wear.
- NotePlay in nearside front anti-roll bar link.
Pass54,227 miles (+7,209)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 54,227 miles
- Test number
- 222266537166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,018 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,018 miles
- Test number
- 420705836180
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass47,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 47,018 miles
- Test number
- 522605236122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y265 BGN
- Does Y265 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y265 BGN expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y265 BGN?
- The MOT on Y265 BGN expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y265 BGN done?
- Y265 BGN was recorded at 186,749 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
- Has Y265 BGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y265 BGN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y265 BGN 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 Y265 BGN find?
- Y265 BGN passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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