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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y277 RETMOT history

Y277 RET is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 60,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

Y277 RET blue Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
60,741 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 RET was last recorded at 60,741 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,285 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
1,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,741 miles
  • 2025 – 60,285 miles
  • 2024 – 58,959 miles
  • 2023 – 57,359 miles
  • 2022 – 55,809 miles
  • 2021 – 54,298 miles
  • 2020 – 53,082 miles
  • 2019 – 52,188 miles
  • 2018 – 50,262 miles
  • 2017 – 49,182 miles
  • 2016 – 48,459 miles
  • 2015 – 45,098 miles
  • 2014 – 42,573 miles
  • 2013 – 41,096 miles
  • 2012 – 38,421 miles
  • 2011 – 33,735 miles
  • 2010 – 28,841 miles
  • 2009 – 27,903 miles
  • 2008 – 26,390 miles
  • 2007 – 24,629 miles
  • 2006 – 23,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,741 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,741 miles (+456)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    894795793551
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded

  2. Pass60,285 miles (+1,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    789910943123
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyres wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass58,959 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    626552077749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass57,359 miles (+1,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    909624530620
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass55,809 miles (+1,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    302203990839
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from NS steering rack gaiter

  6. Pass54,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    413344725982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,298 miles (+1,216)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    363587311926
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass53,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    940640654431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,082 miles (+894)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    871923155153
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass52,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,188 miles
    Test number
    321865260139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail52,188 miles (+1,926)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,188 miles
    Test number
    893326984224
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,262 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,262 miles
    Test number
    977109772155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    575823289450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail49,182 miles (+723)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    826661187438
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass48,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    707053759522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,459 miles (+3,361)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    887971032311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,098 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,098 miles
    Test number
    858107375026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,573 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    588806774003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear btake discs corroded

  19. Fail42,573 miles (+1,477)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    136535174414
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear btake discs corroded

  20. Pass41,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    629787473096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,096 miles (+2,675)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    835907573083
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass38,421 miles (+4,686)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    787099562098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges and cut in sidewall

  23. Pass33,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    535899461024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,735 miles (+4,894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    659809961074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass28,841 miles (+938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    533339760090
    • NoteN/s/r outer position lamp not working

  26. Fail27,903 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    243792679025
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass27,903 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    652652779049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,390 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    263723178009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass26,390 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    283393478012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,629 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    201664457009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    151888966406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y277 RET

Does Y277 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 RET is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 RET?
The MOT on Y277 RET is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 RET done?
Y277 RET was recorded at 60,741 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
Has Y277 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 RET has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y277 RET 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 Y277 RET find?
Y277 RET passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front slightly fogged; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front; front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight brake imbalance, and 5 more.

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