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AG57 ERK

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,477 mi
Last recorded164,477 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 164,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 163,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 163,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 161,454 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 161,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 161,348 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 137,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,772 miles

small pinhole in n/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,523 miles

emissions to lean to read

Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emissions to lean to read

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 102,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nsf outer position bulb inop

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osr tyre bald on inner tread

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osr tyre bald on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AG57 ERK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG57 ERK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AG57 ERK registered?

AG57 ERK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is AG57 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG57 ERK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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