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AU08 VYM

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,413 mi
Last recorded194,413 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 194,413 miles

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2021 193,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger mount corroded off, system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing/bumper slight damage, unlikely to cause injury.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 193,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger mount corroded off, system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing/bumper slight damage, unlikely to cause injury.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 187,237 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 187,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 175,773 miles

small oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 157,488 miles

Offside Rear uneven wear inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,171 miles

fuel cap seal split but still working

Fail 1 Mar 2017 145,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal split but still working

Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,738 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU08 VYM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AU08 VYM, 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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AU08 VYM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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