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Volvo XC70

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

Y8 BRJMOT history

Y8 BRJ is a blue diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 204,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
204,081 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BRJ was last recorded at 204,081 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,046 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
9,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,081 miles
  • 2025 – 192,262 miles
  • 2024 – 181,188 miles
  • 2022 – 174,551 miles
  • 2021 – 165,270 miles
  • 2020 – 155,792 miles
  • 2019 – 149,336 miles
  • 2018 – 141,060 miles
  • 2017 – 131,205 miles
  • 2016 – 119,699 miles
  • 2015 – 112,380 miles
  • 2014 – 107,274 miles
  • 2013 – 100,536 miles
  • 2012 – 92,328 miles
  • 2011 – 82,339 miles
  • 2010 – 70,135 miles
  • 2009 – 56,352 miles
  • 2008 – 45,223 miles
  • 2007 – 29,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,081 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,081 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    204,081 miles
    Test number
    577154552856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail204,046 miles (+11,784)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,046 miles
    Test number
    797416037343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,262 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,262 miles
    Test number
    557134634718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail192,248 miles (+11,060)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,248 miles
    Test number
    315536090136
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass181,188 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,188 miles
    Test number
    689855280731
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,173 miles (+6,622)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,173 miles
    Test number
    695446361457
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,551 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,551 miles
    Test number
    280560359408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,539 miles (+9,269)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,539 miles
    Test number
    601670640389
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass165,270 miles (+26)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,270 miles
    Test number
    669916781960
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail165,244 miles (+9,452)1 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,244 miles
    Test number
    416358592287
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,792 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,792 miles
    Test number
    909521938532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,786 miles (+6,450)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,786 miles
    Test number
    778384490103
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass149,336 miles (+8,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,336 miles
    Test number
    467431177013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass141,060 miles (+9,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,060 miles
    Test number
    419963528450
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration to exhaust

  15. Pass131,205 miles (+11,506)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    118443078143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,699 miles
    Test number
    383844675617
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre excessive inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail119,699 miles (+7,319)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,699 miles
    Test number
    179327434051
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre excessive inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass112,380 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,380 miles
    Test number
    428772305554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing corroded, exhaust not blowing

  19. Pass107,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    276225264219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,274 miles (+6,738)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    665290464284
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Fail100,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    156214553251
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass100,536 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    376754453251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,328 miles (+9,989)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    348131172273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken

  24. Pass82,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    146011551204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,339 miles (+12,204)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    795560951223
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass70,135 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    934043270200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,134 miles (+13,782)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    434540570211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass56,352 miles (+11,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    363099759263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass45,223 miles (+15,993)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    702148668284
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

  30. Pass29,230 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    842840177210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand brake efficiency low
    • NotePlay in N/S steering rack end †N/S/F tyre has uneven wear and is on wear indicators on outer edge †215 65 16V

  31. Fail29,229 miles3 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    833070077298
    • FailureFront Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand brake efficiency low
    • NotePlay in N/S steering rack end †N/S/F tyre has uneven wear and is on wear indicators on outer edge †215 65 16V

Questions about Y8 BRJ

Does Y8 BRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BRJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BRJ?
The MOT on Y8 BRJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BRJ done?
Y8 BRJ was recorded at 204,081 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,542 miles a year.
Has Y8 BRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BRJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 BRJ 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 BRJ find?
Y8 BRJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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