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DV08 YRF

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,725 mi
Last recorded166,725 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 166,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 166,724 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 164,492 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 164,484 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Couldn't check oil level due to bonnet not opening ? (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently /Can't open (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 156,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,867 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 141,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge & 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 130,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,413 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 120,069 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear radius arm forward bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced large forward bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,562 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 111,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2016 110,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door mirror broken

Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,423 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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DV08 YRF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DV08 YRF, 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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DV08 YRF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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