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Volvo V70

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y905 OBYMOT history

Y905 OBY is a red diesel Volvo V70 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 254,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

Y905 OBY red Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
254,317 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 OBY was last recorded at 254,317 miles on 6 May 2026, 6,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,438 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,879 miles
Average per year
8,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,317 miles
  • 2025 – 247,438 miles
  • 2023 – 246,148 miles
  • 2022 – 245,516 miles
  • 2021 – 244,406 miles
  • 2019 – 239,694 miles
  • 2018 – 229,170 miles
  • 2016 – 207,829 miles
  • 2015 – 193,615 miles
  • 2014 – 179,441 miles
  • 2013 – 169,104 miles
  • 2012 – 158,874 miles
  • 2011 – 146,084 miles
  • 2010 – 133,140 miles
  • 2009 – 122,575 miles
  • 2008 – 107,076 miles
  • 2006 – 96,315 miles
  • 2005 – 83,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,317 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,317 miles (+6,879)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    254,317 miles
    Test number
    149116227432
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass247,438 miles (+1,290)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    247,438 miles
    Test number
    222357262757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass246,148 miles (+632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    246,148 miles
    Test number
    285660848317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass245,516 miles (+1,110)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    245,516 miles
    Test number
    115181294844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass244,406 miles (+6)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    244,406 miles
    Test number
    295519584945
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail244,400 miles (+4,706)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,400 miles
    Test number
    162558346684
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass239,694 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    239,694 miles
    Test number
    269542516150
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  8. Fail239,694 miles (+10,524)1 major3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,694 miles
    Test number
    996093335429
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  9. Pass229,170 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    229,170 miles
    Test number
    777390112247
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail229,170 miles1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,170 miles
    Test number
    380965833414
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    971906294294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. FailMileage not read4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    641745949986
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass207,829 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    207,829 miles
    Test number
    170571151455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryHeader tank cap leaking

  14. Fail207,828 miles (+14,213)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,828 miles
    Test number
    645534543687
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryHeader tank cap leaking

  15. Pass193,615 miles (+14,174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    193,615 miles
    Test number
    835608545154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light is illuminated

  16. Pass179,441 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    179,441 miles
    Test number
    795040544114
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Fail179,441 miles (+10,337)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,441 miles
    Test number
    447000844164
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass169,104 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    169,104 miles
    Test number
    255089843192
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail169,104 miles (+10,230)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,104 miles
    Test number
    138609443189
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass158,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    158,874 miles
    Test number
    447592252183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail158,874 miles (+12,790)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,874 miles
    Test number
    418662352164
    • FailureNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass146,084 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    146,084 miles
    Test number
    706206821147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing low

  23. Fail146,084 miles (+12,944)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,084 miles
    Test number
    887636821133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing low

  24. Pass133,140 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    133,140 miles
    Test number
    824133230150
    • NoteBoth front lower arms have play

  25. Fail133,137 miles (+10,562)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    660971910124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass122,575 miles (+15,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    122,575 miles
    Test number
    851727709138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass107,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    171144598455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a number of deep cuts in it and is wearing low on outer edge

  28. Fail107,076 miles (+10,761)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    222374798060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a number of deep cuts in it and is wearing low on outer edge

  29. Pass96,315 miles (+13,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    331195826309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    642405335350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y905 OBY

Does Y905 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y905 OBY is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y905 OBY?
The MOT on Y905 OBY is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y905 OBY done?
Y905 OBY was recorded at 254,317 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,381 miles a year.
Has Y905 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 OBY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y905 OBY 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 Y905 OBY find?
Y905 OBY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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