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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y288 SLCMOT history

Y288 SLC is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 214,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

Y288 SLC green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
214,238 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 SLC was last recorded at 214,238 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,227 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,238 miles
  • 2024 – 199,488 miles
  • 2023 – 181,620 miles
  • 2022 – 173,329 miles
  • 2021 – 163,300 miles
  • 2020 – 154,362 miles
  • 2019 – 146,310 miles
  • 2018 – 139,056 miles
  • 2017 – 130,283 miles
  • 2016 – 122,638 miles
  • 2015 – 116,981 miles
  • 2014 – 112,089 miles
  • 2013 – 105,213 miles
  • 2012 – 98,834 miles
  • 2011 – 93,712 miles
  • 2010 – 88,248 miles
  • 2009 – 84,193 miles
  • 2008 – 74,501 miles
  • 2007 – 64,153 miles
  • 2006 – 51,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,238 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    214,238 miles
    Test number
    820503052700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,227 miles (+14,739)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,227 miles
    Test number
    673528334922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,488 miles (+435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,488 miles
    Test number
    398745130280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail199,053 miles (+17,433)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,053 miles
    Test number
    632382316169
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,620 miles (+8,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,620 miles
    Test number
    105671890731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass173,329 miles (+10,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,329 miles
    Test number
    114236379176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,300 miles (+8,938)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,300 miles
    Test number
    150001167656
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass154,362 miles (+8,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,362 miles
    Test number
    551754109999
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass146,310 miles (+7,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,310 miles
    Test number
    416042993558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,056 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    869631502734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    622774010771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,283 miles (+7,645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    231453050850
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

  13. Pass122,638 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    391348607537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,981 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    425560205111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing

  15. Fail116,981 miles (+4,892)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    405530995099
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing

  16. Pass112,089 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,089 miles
    Test number
    185169474058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail112,086 miles (+6,873)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    338828974035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass105,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,213 miles
    Test number
    525469473074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,213 miles (+6,379)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,213 miles
    Test number
    859568173031
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass98,834 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    938589572051
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Fail98,829 miles (+5)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    456116072011
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  22. Fail98,824 miles (+5,112)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    126804372472
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail93,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    858112781089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass93,712 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    909792981082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,248 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    991591780036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,193 miles (+9,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    124362799456
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass74,501 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    733406888090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,153 miles (+12,716)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    913281777089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    713949776034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,437 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    943020486099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y288 SLC

Does Y288 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 SLC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y288 SLC?
The MOT on Y288 SLC is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 SLC done?
Y288 SLC was recorded at 214,238 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 8,296 miles a year.
Has Y288 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 SLC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y288 SLC 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 Y288 SLC find?
Y288 SLC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil.

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