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DU08 YZB

2008 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,757 mi
Last recorded180,757 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YZB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 180,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 180,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 174,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 167,690 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 18 Jul 2022 167,690 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

outer sills fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Jul 2021 159,654 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2021 159,654 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 152,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 145,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,694 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 111,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 62,472 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,201 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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DU08 YZB is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 YZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 YZB registered?

DU08 YZB is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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