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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y872 KFBMOT history

Y872 KFB is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

Y872 KFB silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,503 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 KFB
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
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 KFB was last recorded at 139,503 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,949 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,554 miles
Average per year
5,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,503 miles
  • 2025 – 134,949 miles
  • 2024 – 129,065 miles
  • 2023 – 123,346 miles
  • 2022 – 118,993 miles
  • 2021 – 107,958 miles
  • 2020 – 92,011 miles
  • 2019 – 66,935 miles
  • 2018 – 66,695 miles
  • 2017 – 65,689 miles
  • 2016 – 59,215 miles
  • 2015 – 51,448 miles
  • 2014 – 41,212 miles
  • 2013 – 30,632 miles
  • 2012 – 20,750 miles
  • 2005 – 19,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,503 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both frontsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,503 miles (+4,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,503 miles
    Test number
    530442690821
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,949 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    359461918686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail134,942 miles (+5,877)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    628433318646
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass129,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    362735454377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

  5. Fail129,065 miles (+5,719)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    583602895891
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

  6. Pass123,346 miles (+4,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,346 miles
    Test number
    606525730653
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass118,993 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    752466496320
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Fail118,985 miles (+11,027)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    196133526576
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  9. Pass107,958 miles (+15,947)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    248269450662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,011 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    342973024239
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail92,007 miles (+25,072)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,007 miles
    Test number
    175764083115
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,935 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    718064519867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,930 miles (+235)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    136215908397
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush, forward one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass66,695 miles (+1,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    280811155326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass65,689 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    592110193403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,215 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    906497794050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    166210195463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail51,448 miles (+10,236)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    309629085022
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,212 miles (+10,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    187489374063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,632 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,632 miles
    Test number
    176320783094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,750 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,750 miles
    Test number
    158038382486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,608 miles
    Test number
    533279825341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 KFB

Does Y872 KFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 KFB is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 KFB?
The MOT on Y872 KFB is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 KFB done?
Y872 KFB was recorded at 139,503 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
Has Y872 KFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 KFB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 KFB 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 Y872 KFB find?
Y872 KFB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both fronts; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts, and 1 more.

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