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BT57 YNC

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,659 mi
Last recorded185,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 185,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 185,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 172,637 miles

both front Tyres have damage on the outside

Pass 7 Feb 2024 166,037 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 155,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 155,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 143,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 24535r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 24535r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 126,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

movement in suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 106,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,133 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,764 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,957 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,957 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BT57 YNC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 BT57 YNC, 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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BT57 YNC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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