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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y38 TCFMOT history

Y38 TCF is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 220,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

Y38 TCF gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
220,801 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 TCF was last recorded at 220,801 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 7,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,464 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,337 miles
Average per year
8,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,801 miles
  • 2025 – 213,464 miles
  • 2024 – 203,107 miles
  • 2023 – 191,853 miles
  • 2022 – 182,117 miles
  • 2021 – 171,259 miles
  • 2020 – 162,339 miles
  • 2019 – 152,373 miles
  • 2018 – 143,065 miles
  • 2017 – 132,788 miles
  • 2016 – 123,766 miles
  • 2015 – 117,554 miles
  • 2014 – 110,167 miles
  • 2013 – 103,213 miles
  • 2012 – 96,620 miles
  • 2011 – 87,851 miles
  • 2010 – 81,066 miles
  • 2009 – 74,668 miles
  • 2008 – 65,623 miles
  • 2007 – 56,802 miles
  • 2006 – 48,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,801 miles
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,801 miles (+7,337)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    220,801 miles
    Test number
    879506001329
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass213,464 miles (+10,357)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    213,464 miles
    Test number
    552065614600
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass203,107 miles (+11,254)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    203,107 miles
    Test number
    175036642969
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass191,853 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    191,853 miles
    Test number
    590773959459
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail191,827 miles (+9,710)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,827 miles
    Test number
    480315503579
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass182,117 miles (+10,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    182,117 miles
    Test number
    730717411207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass171,259 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,259 miles
    Test number
    176209769010
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  8. Fail171,259 miles (+8,920)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,259 miles
    Test number
    921907964915
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  9. Pass162,339 miles (+9,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,339 miles
    Test number
    255508511864
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass152,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,373 miles
    Test number
    156366973677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,373 miles (+9,308)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,373 miles
    Test number
    458529510184
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass143,065 miles (+10,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,065 miles
    Test number
    968952089417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass132,788 miles (+9,022)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,788 miles
    Test number
    847577021287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,766 miles (+6,212)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    321916305385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass117,554 miles (+7,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    737850275093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass110,167 miles (+6,954)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    129502664443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass103,213 miles (+6,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,213 miles
    Test number
    779442473058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass96,620 miles (+8,769)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    127339252482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDeep cuts to tread offside front tyre

  19. Pass87,851 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    538207261064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,066 miles (+6,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    890227760065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass74,668 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    693599669015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating

  22. Fail74,657 miles (+9,034)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    720808769005
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating

  23. Pass65,623 miles (+8,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    150340878084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    580438977034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail56,802 miles (+8,518)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    670508877084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    734139666061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 TCF

Does Y38 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 TCF is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 TCF?
The MOT on Y38 TCF is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 TCF done?
Y38 TCF was recorded at 220,801 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,592 miles a year.
Has Y38 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 TCF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y38 TCF 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 Y38 TCF find?
Y38 TCF passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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