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Volvo V70

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y296 XRHMOT history

Y296 XRH is a green petrol Volvo V70 first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y296 XRH green Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,721 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 XRH
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
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 XRH was last recorded at 99,721 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,829 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
892 miles
Average per year
3,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,721 miles
  • 2024 – 98,829 miles
  • 2023 – 97,652 miles
  • 2022 – 96,069 miles
  • 2021 – 93,711 miles
  • 2020 – 91,402 miles
  • 2019 – 85,221 miles
  • 2018 – 78,834 miles
  • 2017 – 74,001 miles
  • 2016 – 69,665 miles
  • 2015 – 66,744 miles
  • 2014 – 62,732 miles
  • 2013 – 58,725 miles
  • 2012 – 55,473 miles
  • 2011 – 51,597 miles
  • 2010 – 48,038 miles
  • 2009 – 44,943 miles
  • 2008 – 41,257 miles
  • 2006 – 35,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    691044005241
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail99,721 miles (+892)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    283917123376
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass98,829 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    583644033530
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass97,652 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    953195574677
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass96,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    759250842268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail96,069 miles (+2,358)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    753631497539
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass93,711 miles (+2,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    407956378058
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,402 miles
    Test number
    108928299064
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail91,391 miles (+6,170)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    782135533188
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and lens chipped (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  10. Pass85,221 miles (+6,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,221 miles
    Test number
    423099519651
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    567450193758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,834 miles (+4,833)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    611979229594
    • DangerousNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass74,001 miles (+4,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    459755152313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass69,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    113990736302
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail69,664 miles (+2,920)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,664 miles
    Test number
    677781891617
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,744 miles (+4,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    167551865138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass62,732 miles (+4,007)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    106984664105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass58,725 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,725 miles
    Test number
    589905253189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,473 miles (+3,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    346246962143
    • NoteN/s park brake effort slightly lower than o/s

  20. Fail51,597 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    148300061191
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass51,597 miles (+3,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    237170661478
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass48,038 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    114087560192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,943 miles (+3,686)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    681401549109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSmall splits o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

  24. Pass41,257 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    113743938133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,557 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    520120746302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    132565606075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 XRH

Does Y296 XRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 XRH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y296 XRH?
The MOT on Y296 XRH is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 XRH done?
Y296 XRH was recorded at 99,721 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,431 miles a year.
Has Y296 XRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 XRH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y296 XRH 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 XRH find?
Y296 XRH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded.

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