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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

Y29 BLUMOT history

Y29 BLU is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

Y29 BLU gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,087 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 BLU was last recorded at 167,087 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2014: 91,614 miles, lower than 91,644 miles on 8 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,080 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,087 miles
  • 2025 – 164,665 miles
  • 2024 – 161,984 miles
  • 2023 – 156,885 miles
  • 2022 – 149,672 miles
  • 2021 – 141,473 miles
  • 2020 – 137,275 miles
  • 2019 – 133,378 miles
  • 2017 – 124,216 miles
  • 2015 – 101,429 miles
  • 2014 – 91,614 miles
  • 2013 – 84,588 miles
  • 2012 – 75,849 miles
  • 2011 – 65,607 miles
  • 2010 – 55,203 miles
  • 2009 – 43,279 miles
  • 2008 – 28,637 miles
  • 2007 – 22,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,087 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,087 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,087 miles
    Test number
    988902793537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,080 miles (+2,415)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,080 miles
    Test number
    278174499168
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,665 miles (+2,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,665 miles
    Test number
    584704257705
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass161,984 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,984 miles
    Test number
    462882468639
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,885 miles
    Test number
    539496145824
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail156,885 miles (+7,213)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,885 miles
    Test number
    542471698385
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass149,672 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,672 miles
    Test number
    425385635122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail149,672 miles (+8,199)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,672 miles
    Test number
    253476705296
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass141,473 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,473 miles
    Test number
    731460940936
    • AdvisoryFront Both upper strut bearings are noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail141,473 miles (+4,198)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,473 miles
    Test number
    963865412660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both upper strut bearings are noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass137,275 miles (+3,897)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,275 miles
    Test number
    428444289104
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass133,378 miles (+9,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,378 miles
    Test number
    540692457523
    • AdvisoryBoth offside road wheels has SLIGHT bind
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass124,216 miles (+190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,216 miles
    Test number
    137975233345
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail124,026 miles (+22,597)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    204341128586
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear auxillary lamp out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass101,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    458629989888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,429 miles (+9,815)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    552930485542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass91,614 miles (-30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    495192454485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,644 miles (+7,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    787712244305
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass84,588 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    909167433363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,849 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,849 miles
    Test number
    108142342360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres rubbing inner wing shields

  21. Pass75,849 miles (+10,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,849 miles
    Test number
    748092942393
    • NoteFront tyres rubbing inner wing shields

  22. Pass65,607 miles (+10,404)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    915415921311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,203 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    422280040462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,117 miles (+11,838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    742297830381
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Fail43,279 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,279 miles
    Test number
    283088039360
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass43,279 miles (+14,642)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,279 miles
    Test number
    414978639405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,637 miles (+2,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    444415648390
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner face corroded around edge

  28. Pass26,077 miles (+3,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,077 miles
    Test number
    392656268045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass22,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,374 miles
    Test number
    531823277015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y29 BLU

Does Y29 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 BLU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 BLU?
The MOT on Y29 BLU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 BLU done?
Y29 BLU was recorded at 167,087 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,582 miles a year.
Has Y29 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 BLU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y29 BLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y29 BLU find?
Y29 BLU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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