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AK58 YCZ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,353 mi
Last recorded224,353 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 224,353 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 224,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 220,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 220,973 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 217,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 213,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 209,516 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe clips on filler tube failed

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Over axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 209,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank breather pipe clips on filler tube failed

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Over axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 207,298 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 207,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 203,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 203,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 185,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 182,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover undertrays

Fail 8 May 2018 182,121 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover undertrays

Pass 24 May 2017 176,975 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 172,534 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 156,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides at rear brake discs slightly worn/scored and brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,646 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,156 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,878 miles

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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AK58 YCZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK58 YCZ, 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 AK58 YCZ registered?

AK58 YCZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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