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AV58 FYY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,174 mi
Last recorded197,174 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 197,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 190,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 187,265 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 185,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 178,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 170,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 163,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 160,532 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms main bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner part of tread

Fail 14 Nov 2018 160,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms main bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner part of tread

Pass 16 Nov 2017 157,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 153,537 miles

damp noted around power steering pump and engine under tray

Pass 16 Dec 2015 147,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 139,866 miles

rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,944 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edge (225/50/17w)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have various cuts and splits some close to cordes.

front discs and pads getting low.

rear tyres are bauld on inner edges.

rear tyres getting low.

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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AV58 FYY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV58 FYY, 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 AV58 FYY registered?

AV58 FYY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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