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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y268 LHJMOT history

Y268 LHJ is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

Y268 LHJ silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,967 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 LHJ
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
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 LHJ was last recorded at 90,967 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2010: 69,039 miles, lower than 690,369 miles on 6 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,876 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
1,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,967 miles
  • 2024 – 88,876 miles
  • 2023 – 86,818 miles
  • 2022 – 84,884 miles
  • 2021 – 82,191 miles
  • 2020 – 79,558 miles
  • 2019 – 78,800 miles
  • 2018 – 78,107 miles
  • 2017 – 76,981 miles
  • 2016 – 76,013 miles
  • 2014 – 75,240 miles
  • 2013 – 73,009 miles
  • 2012 – 71,805 miles
  • 2011 – 70,649 miles
  • 2010 – 69,039 miles
  • 2009 – 67,363 miles
  • 2008 – 65,983 miles
  • 2007 – 63,583 miles
  • 2006 – 61,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,967 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,967 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    872939176503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,876 miles (+2,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    849683079482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass86,818 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    447883694971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,884 miles (+2,693)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    764713561169
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass82,191 miles (+2,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,191 miles
    Test number
    715337950501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber casings coroded

  6. Pass79,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    728053733310
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded but not excessively.

  7. Fail79,558 miles (+199)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    101217876436
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded but not excessively.

  8. Pass79,359 miles (+559)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    619557670707
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,800 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    213399508619
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail78,800 miles (+693)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    120206942509
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass78,107 miles (+1,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,107 miles
    Test number
    748807226879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass76,981 miles (+968)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    284444926186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass76,013 miles (+773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    551477629930
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass75,240 miles (+1,110)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,240 miles
    Test number
    239453664332
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel flap missing but cap sealing ok.

  15. Pass74,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    477729204082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail74,130 miles (+1,121)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    827187304015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass73,009 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    756037113070
    • AdvisoryInner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail72,987 miles (+1,182)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,987 miles
    Test number
    778205713057
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine light on.

  19. Pass71,805 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    176121912006
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Fail71,805 miles (+1,156)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    547821212064
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass70,649 miles (+1,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    738283411025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass69,039 miles (-621,330)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,039 miles
    Test number
    522487000057
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing

  23. Fail690,369 miles (+623,006)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    690,369 miles
    Test number
    632406100062
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing

  24. Pass67,363 miles (+1,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    451739509034
    • NoteBrake fliud in need of changing

  25. Pass65,983 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    403570518045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,583 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    740389007057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    191907916010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y268 LHJ

Does Y268 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 LHJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y268 LHJ?
The MOT on Y268 LHJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 LHJ done?
Y268 LHJ was recorded at 90,967 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,498 miles a year.
Has Y268 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 LHJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y268 LHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y268 LHJ find?
Y268 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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