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Volvo V70

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,435 cc

Y872 XECMOT history

Y872 XEC is a blue petrol Volvo V70 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y872 XEC blue Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2027
Mileage
109,269 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 XEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 XEC was last recorded at 109,269 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,115 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,154 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,269 miles
  • 2025 – 106,115 miles
  • 2024 – 98,175 miles
  • 2023 – 85,966 miles
  • 2022 – 76,244 miles
  • 2021 – 68,253 miles
  • 2020 – 62,958 miles
  • 2019 – 46,448 miles
  • 2018 – 31,754 miles
  • 2017 – 25,305 miles
  • 2016 – 24,753 miles
  • 2015 – 24,229 miles
  • 2014 – 22,946 miles
  • 2013 – 21,664 miles
  • 2012 – 20,195 miles
  • 2011 – 18,797 miles
  • 2010 – 17,659 miles
  • 2009 – 15,848 miles
  • 2008 – 14,312 miles
  • 2007 – 13,028 miles
  • 2006 – 11,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,269 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    740570240256
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail109,201 miles (+3,086)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    312835470054
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play osf inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorUpper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass106,115 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,115 miles
    Test number
    435268606318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,175 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,175 miles
    Test number
    302619566592
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail98,174 miles (+12,208)1 dangerous6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    811607674534
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass85,966 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    812405632755
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail85,964 miles (+9,720)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    186548734561
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass76,244 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    414366604738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,253 miles (+5,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    435850324024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass62,958 miles (+16,510)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    687830645386
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass46,448 miles (+14,694)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    700619774043
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass31,754 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    693939972663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,305 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,305 miles
    Test number
    639477707608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,753 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    416072925529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,229 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    697658275014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,946 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,946 miles
    Test number
    115277574447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass21,664 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    568717873000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass20,195 miles (+1,398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,195 miles
    Test number
    155070482002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front inner trackrod has slight play
  19. Pass18,797 miles (+1,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    795074471093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front inner trackrod has slight play
  20. Pass17,659 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    591341780039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,848 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,848 miles
    Test number
    133007079006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,312 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,312 miles
    Test number
    701098778029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass13,028 miles (+1,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,028 miles
    Test number
    410443977063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass11,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,522 miles
    Test number
    461926766063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 XEC

Does Y872 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 XEC is valid until 19 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 XEC?
The MOT on Y872 XEC is valid until 19 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 XEC done?
Y872 XEC was recorded at 109,269 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has Y872 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 XEC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y872 XEC 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 XEC find?
Y872 XEC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4.

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