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Volvo V70

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y863 GWPMOT history

Y863 GWP is a gold petrol Volvo V70 first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

Y863 GWP gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,622 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y863 GWP
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
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y863 GWP was last recorded at 152,622 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,621 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,622 miles
  • 2025 – 141,233 miles
  • 2024 – 135,379 miles
  • 2023 – 131,776 miles
  • 2022 – 129,383 miles
  • 2021 – 126,554 miles
  • 2020 – 125,226 miles
  • 2019 – 121,999 miles
  • 2018 – 115,650 miles
  • 2017 – 110,110 miles
  • 2016 – 102,331 miles
  • 2015 – 95,451 miles
  • 2014 – 89,631 miles
  • 2013 – 86,707 miles
  • 2012 – 83,770 miles
  • 2011 – 80,803 miles
  • 2010 – 72,265 miles
  • 2009 – 64,809 miles
  • 2008 – 57,333 miles
  • 2007 – 49,478 miles
  • 2006 – 38,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,622 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,622 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,622 miles
    Test number
    489941825846
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail152,621 miles (+11,388)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,621 miles
    Test number
    864403409806
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass141,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,233 miles
    Test number
    663034405265
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail141,233 miles (+5,854)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,233 miles
    Test number
    343936496520
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass135,379 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,379 miles
    Test number
    824311854055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,776 miles
    Test number
    880393208683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,776 miles (+2,393)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,776 miles
    Test number
    176263922376
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,383 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,383 miles
    Test number
    807108248352
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass126,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,554 miles
    Test number
    883336256820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,554 miles (+1,328)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,554 miles
    Test number
    493257991779
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass125,226 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,226 miles
    Test number
    184245593513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    613303652393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,999 miles (+6,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    105362269574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass115,650 miles (+5,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    728867610430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass110,110 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,110 miles
    Test number
    342994885875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    348440176481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,331 miles (+6,880)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    547223903311
    • Repaired at testNearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass95,451 miles (+5,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    218933015228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass89,631 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    386399604431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,707 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    907973103285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass83,770 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,770 miles
    Test number
    648835512251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,803 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    199577781165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,161 miles (+7,896)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    419624671158
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass72,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    591597490120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Fail72,265 miles (+7,456)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    381767590109
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Fail64,809 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,809 miles
    Test number
    192547389172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePart of centre exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

  27. Pass64,809 miles (+7,476)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,809 miles
    Test number
    250437289411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePart of centre exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

  28. Fail57,333 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    262599488429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass57,333 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    264469488153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,478 miles (+11,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    723898097171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,327 miles
    Test number
    141616516254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y863 GWP

Does Y863 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y863 GWP is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y863 GWP?
The MOT on Y863 GWP is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y863 GWP done?
Y863 GWP was recorded at 152,622 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has Y863 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y863 GWP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y863 GWP 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 Y863 GWP find?
Y863 GWP passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust mounting defective backbox.

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