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OY08 MYB

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,800 mi
Last recorded212,800 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 212,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 200,579 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 200,562 miles

Emissions not tested due to auxiliary belt noisey (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet weak (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 181,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 small chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 25 Feb 2016 165,664 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn low on inner edges

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 165,663 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear both tyres worn low on inner edges

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 147,845 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight play in off side inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 115,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,003 miles

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

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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OY08 MYB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY08 MYB, 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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OY08 MYB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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