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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y296 RLAMOT history

Y296 RLA is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y296 RLA red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,571 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 RLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 RLA was last recorded at 118,571 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,376 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,195 miles
Average per year
4,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,571 miles
  • 2024 – 115,376 miles
  • 2023 – 111,760 miles
  • 2022 – 108,951 miles
  • 2021 – 102,375 miles
  • 2020 – 100,929 miles
  • 2019 – 96,966 miles
  • 2018 – 93,252 miles
  • 2017 – 89,893 miles
  • 2016 – 85,656 miles
  • 2015 – 81,803 miles
  • 2014 – 76,898 miles
  • 2013 – 70,727 miles
  • 2011 – 63,116 miles
  • 2010 – 55,475 miles
  • 2009 – 48,312 miles
  • 2008 – 41,203 miles
  • 2007 – 35,311 miles
  • 2006 – 28,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,571 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,571 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    740842416329
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass115,376 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,376 miles
    Test number
    514975928853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    777620017009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,760 miles (+2,809)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    174310431040
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,951 miles (+2,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,951 miles
    Test number
    677787776576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,182 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    462026348885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    493419052656
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail102,375 miles (+1,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    460203821974
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass100,929 miles (+3,963)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,929 miles
    Test number
    264331252895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,966 miles (+3,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,966 miles
    Test number
    964316180291
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass93,252 miles (+3,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    993380099150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass89,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,893 miles
    Test number
    574014264324
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail89,893 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,893 miles
    Test number
    452298337393
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail89,893 miles (+4,237)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,893 miles
    Test number
    810607138475
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass85,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    752956161961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail

  16. Fail85,656 miles (+3,853)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    209309146222
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail

  17. Pass81,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    119303435063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,803 miles (+4,905)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    648640535050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass76,898 miles (+6,171)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    496178334056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass70,727 miles (+7,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    485747133062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass63,116 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    618199571184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    470269580164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,475 miles (+7,163)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    130517680104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass48,312 miles (+7,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    102654639152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,203 miles (+5,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    284138048103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass35,311 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    921870737138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    431235316187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 RLA

Does Y296 RLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 RLA is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 RLA?
The MOT on Y296 RLA is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 RLA done?
Y296 RLA was recorded at 118,571 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
Has Y296 RLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 RLA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y296 RLA 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 Y296 RLA find?
Y296 RLA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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