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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y268 MUAMOT history

Y268 MUA is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 200,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

Y268 MUA silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
200,000 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 MUA
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 MUA was last recorded at 200,000 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 4,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2011: 66,462 miles, lower than 92,098 miles on 19 Mar 2010.
  • 11 Jan 2022: 20,000 miles, lower than 195,795 miles on 19 Jan 2021.

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
195,795 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,205 miles
Average per year
9,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,000 miles
  • 2021 – 195,795 miles
  • 2019 – 183,004 miles
  • 2018 – 174,947 miles
  • 2017 – 163,930 miles
  • 2016 – 155,845 miles
  • 2015 – 142,207 miles
  • 2014 – 132,165 miles
  • 2013 – 121,284 miles
  • 2012 – 109,700 miles
  • 2011 – 66,462 miles
  • 2010 – 92,098 miles
  • 2009 – 84,454 miles
  • 2008 – 73,716 miles
  • 2007 – 62,358 miles
  • 2006 – 51,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    200,000 miles
    Test number
    523406920878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail20,000 miles (-175,795)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,000 miles
    Test number
    275209525896
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,795 miles (+12,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,795 miles
    Test number
    166961037799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,004 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,004 miles
    Test number
    428087217098
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail182,987 miles (+8,040)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,987 miles
    Test number
    203125492792
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass174,947 miles (+11,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    174,947 miles
    Test number
    873034539110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass163,930 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,930 miles
    Test number
    838883480507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail163,671 miles (+7,826)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,671 miles
    Test number
    953428855935
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass155,845 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,845 miles
    Test number
    849546931748
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail155,804 miles (+15)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,804 miles
    Test number
    195611423653
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail155,789 miles (+13,582)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,789 miles
    Test number
    412500424819
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass142,207 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,207 miles
    Test number
    485229075099
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp damaged

  13. Fail142,206 miles (+10,041)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,206 miles
    Test number
    175045275411
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp damaged

  14. Pass132,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    198346274071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,165 miles (+10,881)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    667676074056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass121,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    935654983008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,284 miles (+11,584)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    669584983044
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass109,700 miles (+43,238)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,700 miles
    Test number
    416012472074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,462 miles (-25,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    235506761094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,098 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    424718970086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,454 miles (+10,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    254173879055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,716 miles (+11,358)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,716 miles
    Test number
    501715578049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  23. Pass62,358 miles (+11,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    170546877416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    533142776075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y268 MUA

Does Y268 MUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y268 MUA expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y268 MUA?
The MOT on Y268 MUA expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y268 MUA done?
Y268 MUA was recorded at 200,000 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 9,392 miles a year.
Has Y268 MUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 MUA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y268 MUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y268 MUA find?
Y268 MUA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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