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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y279 EAAMOT history

Y279 EAA is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

Y279 EAA gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
120,133 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 EAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 EAA was last recorded at 120,133 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 3,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,058 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,075 miles
Average per year
5,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,133 miles
  • 2021 – 117,058 miles
  • 2018 – 114,294 miles
  • 2017 – 106,766 miles
  • 2016 – 102,208 miles
  • 2015 – 98,042 miles
  • 2014 – 92,645 miles
  • 2013 – 82,743 miles
  • 2012 – 77,692 miles
  • 2011 – 72,869 miles
  • 2010 – 61,562 miles
  • 2009 – 50,237 miles
  • 2008 – 39,591 miles
  • 2007 – 34,164 miles
  • 2006 – 29,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,133 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,133 miles (+3,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,133 miles
    Test number
    763924799879
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,058 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,058 miles
    Test number
    567543327532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,294 miles (+7,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,294 miles
    Test number
    926449915627
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass106,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    548232363572
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail106,765 miles (+4,557)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,765 miles
    Test number
    221531162803
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass102,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,208 miles
    Test number
    620591695601
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail102,210 miles (+4,168)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    889659240607
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass98,042 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,042 miles
    Test number
    277877425092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,645 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,645 miles
    Test number
    179007534400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    188826013443
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail82,743 miles (+5,051)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    795316113004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,692 miles
    Test number
    679640642057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,692 miles (+4,823)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,692 miles
    Test number
    699909032069
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust mounting partially broken
    • NoteNearside rear upper tail-lamp not working

  14. Pass72,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    869395031006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,869 miles (+11,307)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    475555031009
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass61,562 miles (+11,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    664507710147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    101941569019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,237 miles (+10,646)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    354441969056
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,591 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    273114118194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,164 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    373421857079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    780552356052
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm front bushes are badly split

Questions about Y279 EAA

Does Y279 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 EAA expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 EAA?
The MOT on Y279 EAA expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 EAA done?
Y279 EAA was recorded at 120,133 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
Has Y279 EAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 EAA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on Y279 EAA 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 Y279 EAA find?
Y279 EAA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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