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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,319 cc

Y308 VEUMOT history

Y308 VEU is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

Y308 VEU blue Volvo C70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,247 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 VEU was last recorded at 76,247 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,507 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,247 miles
  • 2024 – 74,507 miles
  • 2023 – 72,770 miles
  • 2022 – 70,441 miles
  • 2021 – 67,718 miles
  • 2020 – 65,194 miles
  • 2019 – 62,430 miles
  • 2018 – 59,430 miles
  • 2017 – 54,651 miles
  • 2016 – 52,324 miles
  • 2015 – 49,227 miles
  • 2014 – 47,946 miles
  • 2013 – 46,132 miles
  • 2012 – 44,637 miles
  • 2011 – 37,686 miles
  • 2010 – 35,432 miles
  • 2009 – 30,880 miles
  • 2007 – 25,346 miles
  • 2006 – 24,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear filler neck bracket rotten

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    128527728239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,247 miles (+1,740)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    862499584609
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,507 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    182669859365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear filler neck bracket rotten

  4. Fail74,506 miles (+1,736)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    152020931379
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear filler neck bracket rotten

  5. Pass72,770 miles (+2,329)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    124495608904
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,441 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,441 miles
    Test number
    540577985161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,436 miles (+2,718)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    794492525269
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,718 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    660112005441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,194 miles (+2,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    836704816773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass62,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    412319844895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,430 miles (+3,000)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    846525514446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,430 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,430 miles
    Test number
    449118592678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,651 miles (+2,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,651 miles
    Test number
    167582316227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    768507145924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail52,324 miles (+3,097)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    194859041487
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,227 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    636305567816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb slightly discoloured (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  17. Fail49,227 miles (+1,281)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    256534215928
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb slightly discoloured (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass47,946 miles (+1,814)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    866314054382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  19. Pass46,132 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    497517933442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,124 miles (+1,487)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    195156433340
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

  21. Pass44,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    779085302357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,637 miles (+6,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    436875302464
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass37,686 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    245925341261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,432 miles (+4,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,432 miles
    Test number
    502104540296
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass30,880 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    684444459271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,300 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    752245039144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,346 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,346 miles
    Test number
    674484827138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,024 miles
    Test number
    432966146153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 VEU

Does Y308 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y308 VEU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y308 VEU?
The MOT on Y308 VEU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y308 VEU done?
Y308 VEU was recorded at 76,247 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has Y308 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 VEU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y308 VEU 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 Y308 VEU find?
Y308 VEU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end.

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