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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y49 OBHMOT history

Y49 OBH is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y49 OBH silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,337 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 OBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 OBH was last recorded at 167,337 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,077 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,260 miles
Average per year
4,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,337 miles
  • 2024 – 165,077 miles
  • 2020 – 165,041 miles
  • 2019 – 158,907 miles
  • 2018 – 149,594 miles
  • 2017 – 144,412 miles
  • 2016 – 138,191 miles
  • 2015 – 132,704 miles
  • 2014 – 127,534 miles
  • 2013 – 123,666 miles
  • 2012 – 118,791 miles
  • 2011 – 113,009 miles
  • 2010 – 109,666 miles
  • 2009 – 106,196 miles
  • 2008 – 98,169 miles
  • 2007 – 89,105 miles
  • 2006 – 79,615 miles
  • 2005 – 69,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,337 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms have surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame has surface corrosion

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER BODY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER BODY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,337 miles (+2,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,337 miles
    Test number
    431469855252
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has surface corrosion

  2. Pass165,077 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    696498128524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER BODY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER BODY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED AND BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail165,077 miles (+36)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    800974293109
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER BODY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER BODY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED AND BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail165,041 miles (+6,134)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,041 miles
    Test number
    673958507969
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings play in steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,907 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,907 miles
    Test number
    708652708780
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,697 miles (+9,103)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,697 miles
    Test number
    785867809972
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,594 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,594 miles
    Test number
    558357631353
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Fail149,564 miles (+5,152)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,564 miles
    Test number
    675091129031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass144,412 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    261934481200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    351113490216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,191 miles (+5,487)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    697263910878
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass132,704 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,704 miles
    Test number
    109080375007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,691 miles (+5,157)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,691 miles
    Test number
    746952565021
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass127,534 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,534 miles
    Test number
    705372864048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,453 miles (+3,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,453 miles
    Test number
    547406154046
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass123,666 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,666 miles
    Test number
    976790163062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,641 miles (+4,850)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    316276853018
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass118,791 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    438815942022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,009 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,009 miles
    Test number
    917789551051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,666 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    763174020163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,196 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,196 miles
    Test number
    131361469264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,169 miles (+9,064)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    390807478286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,105 miles (+9,490)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    361492887208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,615 miles (+10,438)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    692772666203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    390314865241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 OBH

Does Y49 OBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 OBH is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y49 OBH?
The MOT on Y49 OBH is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y49 OBH done?
Y49 OBH was recorded at 167,337 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
Has Y49 OBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 OBH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y49 OBH 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 Y49 OBH find?
Y49 OBH passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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