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AY57 DGE

2008 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,576 mi
Last recorded197,576 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 197,576 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 196,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 195,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 193,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 190,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake Lever has little reserve travel adjustment is required

Pass 13 Dec 2018 183,734 miles

Rear Handbrake Lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2017 177,164 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 169,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 162,926 miles

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

oil leak

rear tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 162,926 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

oil leak

rear tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 154,782 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 137,573 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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AY57 DGE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY57 DGE, 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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AY57 DGE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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