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CU57 HVH

2008 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,616 mi
Last recorded163,616 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 HVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,616 miles

headlamp beam patterns weakening

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s/f seat belt edge fraying - close to mot limit

o/s/f wishbone front bush separating

wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2018 152,674 miles

drivers seatbelt edge frayed-MOT borderline

nearside front suspension top mount starting to separate

nearside rear tyre worn/bald on outer edge-monitor

offside front wishbone front bush separating

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroding

rear lower engine mount splitting/collapsing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 152,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn/bald inner edges-monitor

drivers seatbelt edge frayed-MOT borderline

nearside front suspension top mount starting to separate

nearside rear tyre worn/bald on outer edge-monitor

offside front wishbone front bush separating

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroding

rear lower engine mount splitting/collapsing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 141,116 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

corrosion to rear brake discs + n/s/r judder - close to mot limit

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

fraying to o/s/f seat belt - near to mot limit

n/s handbrake performance lazy

o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to separate

Fail 3 Mar 2017 141,115 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

corrosion to rear brake discs + n/s/r judder - close to mot limit

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

fraying to o/s/f seat belt - near to mot limit

n/s handbrake performance lazy

o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to separate

Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,025 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

o/s/f seat belt damaged - close to mot limit - recommend replace

some corrosion to rear brake discs + imbalance /judder- MOT borderline

Fail 23 Feb 2016 128,819 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f seat belt damaged - close to mot limit - recommend replace

perishing/wear to both front brake hoses - recommend replace

some corrosion to rear brake discs + slight imbalance /judder

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,220 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside front wishbone front bush seperating

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

Some nearside rear footbrake judder

Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,986 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside front wishbone front bush seperating

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

Some nearside rear footbrake judder

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,266 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,797 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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CU57 HVH is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU57 HVH, 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 CU57 HVH registered?

CU57 HVH is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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