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SB08 YOT

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,344 mi
Last recorded139,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 139,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 124,120 miles

Fuel filler pipe signs of dampness

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 124,119 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel filler pipe signs of dampness

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,628 miles

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

Offside dipped headlamp dim

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,486 miles

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

Offside front dipped beam slightly discoloured.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

tread wearing low on nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inners edges

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

damage to tread of nearside front tyre

heat shield at fuel tank damaged

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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SB08 YOT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB08 YOT, 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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SB08 YOT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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