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AY57 LKC

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,493 mi
Last recorded207,493 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 207,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r brake pads have worn down very thin compared to n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x brackets @ rear broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 207,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r brake pads have worn down very thin compared to n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x brackets @ rear broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 195,552 miles

n/s/f wheel rim distorted inner edge

o/s/r suspension soring corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 184,886 miles

Offside mirror lens cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2023 184,886 miles

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

Offside mirror lens cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2022 176,257 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 171,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 155,416 miles

Brake hoses on rear suspension partially secured by covers.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

One centre exhaust hanger missing and one broken but system still secure.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 148,230 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 148,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,311 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 138,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,809 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,696 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 LKC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY57 LKC, 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 LKC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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