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OE57 FZL

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,210 mi
Last recorded166,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 FZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 166,210 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 166,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking at rear of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 159,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 157,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust supports hooks corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 147,200 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2018 147,200 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,372 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,431 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 64,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,252 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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OE57 FZL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE57 FZL, 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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OE57 FZL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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