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Volvo V70

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

Y8 BMSMOT history

Y8 BMS is a silver diesel Volvo V70 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 251,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y8 BMS silver Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
251,480 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BMS was last recorded at 251,480 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,117 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
13,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,480 miles
  • 2024 – 251,117 miles
  • 2023 – 247,680 miles
  • 2022 – 244,875 miles
  • 2021 – 237,915 miles
  • 2020 – 232,751 miles
  • 2019 – 224,674 miles
  • 2018 – 211,660 miles
  • 2017 – 199,081 miles
  • 2016 – 175,463 miles
  • 2015 – 153,161 miles
  • 2014 – 129,662 miles
  • 2013 – 104,281 miles
  • 2012 – 78,703 miles
  • 2011 – 51,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    251,480 miles
    Test number
    942221256900
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail251,480 miles (+363)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,480 miles
    Test number
    723370728049
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,117 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    251,117 miles
    Test number
    793016489427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass247,680 miles (+2,805)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    247,680 miles
    Test number
    357576794180
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass244,875 miles (+6,960)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    244,875 miles
    Test number
    836229606060
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  6. Pass237,915 miles (+5,164)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    237,915 miles
    Test number
    455907120526
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass232,751 miles (+136)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    232,751 miles
    Test number
    971832169783
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail232,615 miles (+7,941)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,615 miles
    Test number
    423382065645
    • MajorFuel hose leaking Fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Engine bay area fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass224,674 miles (+13,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    224,674 miles
    Test number
    586445948298
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check brake fluid (cover fitted)

  10. Pass211,660 miles (+12,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    211,660 miles
    Test number
    239184888779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass199,081 miles (+23,618)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    199,081 miles
    Test number
    506965785452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass175,463 miles (+22,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    175,463 miles
    Test number
    228037518965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass153,161 miles (+23,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    153,161 miles
    Test number
    825516897869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass129,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,662 miles
    Test number
    237755764343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,662 miles (+25,381)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,662 miles
    Test number
    485745764460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOuter Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Fail104,281 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    688587043319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads over half worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  17. Pass104,281 miles (+25,578)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    715577243368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads over half worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass78,703 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,703 miles
    Test number
    438916462474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,405 miles (+20,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    797608252088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    969338041085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BMS

Does Y8 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BMS is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BMS?
The MOT on Y8 BMS is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BMS done?
Y8 BMS was recorded at 251,480 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 13,537 miles a year.
Has Y8 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BMS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 BMS 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 Y8 BMS find?
Y8 BMS passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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