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AK58 YEV

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 142,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,639 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,112 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 131,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge, outer wall is worn.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 131,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge, outer wall is worn.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 122,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2020 117,045 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 116,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished on outer side

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,675 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,773 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning on

nearside rear tyre rubbed on outer wall

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre side wall worn

eml light on

front washer jets poor

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,059 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,019 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,651 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 YEV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEV, 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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AK58 YEV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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