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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y297 REEMOT history

Y297 REE is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

Y297 REE blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
124,157 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 REE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 REE was last recorded at 124,157 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 4,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,041 miles · 14 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,116 miles
Average per year
3,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,157 miles
  • 2024 – 120,041 miles
  • 2023 – 117,717 miles
  • 2022 – 114,180 miles
  • 2021 – 109,645 miles
  • 2020 – 106,301 miles
  • 2019 – 103,547 miles
  • 2018 – 99,672 miles
  • 2017 – 95,195 miles
  • 2016 – 91,146 miles
  • 2015 – 86,020 miles
  • 2014 – 81,489 miles
  • 2013 – 78,668 miles
  • 2012 – 75,088 miles
  • 2011 – 71,470 miles
  • 2010 – 65,698 miles
  • 2009 – 59,707 miles
  • 2008 – 55,310 miles
  • 2005 – 54,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,157 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel filter corroding offside headlamp poor image exhaust centre slight leak if gasses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,157 miles (+4,116)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,157 miles
    Test number
    267187724974
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,041 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,041 miles
    Test number
    476073862261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroding offside headlamp poor image exhaust centre slight leak if gasses

  3. Fail119,978 miles (+2,261)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,978 miles
    Test number
    265827034113
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroding offside headlamp poor image exhaust centre slight leak if gasses

  4. Pass117,717 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,717 miles
    Test number
    422463341676
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    535044599262
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,180 miles (+4,535)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    794396349369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,645 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    488004354189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,301 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    787692658314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,547 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,547 miles
    Test number
    852947426614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,672 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    881451750964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,195 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,195 miles
    Test number
    420702650378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,146 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,146 miles
    Test number
    202950229036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,020 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    978958965185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,489 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    279053894407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,668 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    296063863128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail78,668 miles (+3,580)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    219003463150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass75,088 miles (+3,618)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    966153472197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish on the side walls
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe is corroded
    • NoteOffside front abs sensor wire is insecure

  18. Pass71,470 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,470 miles
    Test number
    176865511277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    202085090125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,698 miles (+5,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    113945790148
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass59,707 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    682294669277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,310 miles (+1,072)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    602017028231
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2+mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 3mm

  23. Pass54,238 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,238 miles
    Test number
    350857735366
    • NoteFront brake disc lipped & worn.
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3.5mm tread depth.

Questions about Y297 REE

Does Y297 REE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 REE expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 REE?
The MOT on Y297 REE expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 REE done?
Y297 REE was recorded at 124,157 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 3,565 miles a year.
Has Y297 REE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 REE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 REE 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 Y297 REE find?
Y297 REE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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