YFG12 - VOLVO V70
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
The Volvo V70, often referred to simply as the V70, is a versatile estate car renowned for its durability and practicality. Manufactured by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, a brand celebrated for its commitment to safety and engineering excellence, the V70 has been a popular choice among families and professionals alike. Introduced in the late 1990s, the model has seen several updates, with the first generation debuting in 1996. Its robust build, spacious interior, and advanced safety features set it apart in the estate segment. The V70 is equipped with a range of petrol and diesel engines, offering a balance of performance and efficiency. Known for its reliability and solid construction, the Volvo V70 remains a respected name in the world of estate vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
The vehicle is a black 2008 Volvo V70 with registration YFG12, first registered in March 2008. It is powered by a 2400cc diesel engine and emits 195 g/km of CO2. The car has a current MOT valid until 3 July 2026, with the latest test conducted on 30 June 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 154,303 miles and is currently taxed. The MOT included an advisory regarding the nearside front tyre, which was worn close to the legal limit on the edge. No other mechanical issues or advisories are noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,303 mi
Expires: 03 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 04 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,102 mi
Expires: 03 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory service light on
Failed - 02 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,102 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory service light on
Passed - 03 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,345 mi
Expires: 02 July 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Advisory exhaust system corroded
Failed - 28 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,345 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Advisory exhaust system corroded
Passed - 20 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,241 mi
Expires: 02 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front chips in windscreen
- Advisory heat shield insecure/damaged
- Advisory Rear shock absorbers corroded
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 June 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,241 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front chips in windscreen
- Advisory heat shield insecure/damaged
- Advisory Rear shock absorbers corroded
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,472 mi
Expires: 02 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking but not excessive
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 03 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,472 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking but not excessive
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 16 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,660 mi
Expires: 15 June 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front chips in windscreen
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory heat shield loose/damaged
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 16 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,660 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front chips in windscreen
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory heat shield loose/damaged
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 05 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,772 mi
Expires: 04 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front chips in windscreen
Passed - 26 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,256 mi
Expires: 25 May 2019
Passed - 22 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,109 mi
Expires: 22 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both front tyres worn on inner edge
- Advisory both rear tyres worn on inner edge
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 23 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,104 mi
Expires: 22 May 2017
Failed - 23 May 2016 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,104 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick at metal (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc inner face grooved
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 18 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,545 mi
Expires: 28 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 18 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,023 mi
Expires: 28 June 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 17 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,020 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 22 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,853 mi
Expires: 28 June 2014
Passed - 29 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,238 mi
Expires: 28 June 2013
Failed - 29 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,238 mi
Passed - 13 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,263 mi
Expires: 12 May 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YFG12?
The MOT expires on 03 July 2026.
What is the tax status of YFG12?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of YFG12?
This is a 2008 VOLVO V70 in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2400cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YFG12?
This vehicle produces 195 g/km of CO2 emissions.