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PF57 VME

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,300 mi
Last recorded172,300 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 172,300 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 171,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 166,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust center bracket broken but exhaust secure

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 161,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 161,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,228 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 132,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 132,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 mm 1.5 mm 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush case cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm 2 mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front pads low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damp (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear step on inner tread

Nearside Rear tyre step on inner

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damp (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear step on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre step on inner

Rear rear pads low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,433 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Osf tyre 2mm trtead

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,424 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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PF57 VME is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF57 VME, 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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PF57 VME is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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