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RV57 YVD

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,301 mi
Last recorded161,301 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 YVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 161,301 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 161,301 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 152,177 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,043 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 138,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 138,796 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central to rear mounts exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,684 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 110,684 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,773 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,550 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,535 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,972 miles

Rear tyre tread depths on 3mm

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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RV57 YVD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV57 YVD, 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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What year was RV57 YVD registered?

RV57 YVD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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