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VF57 JWY

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,130 mi
Last recorded176,130 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 JWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 176,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 169,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 164,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 164,659 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended No rear for light. (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 153,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,118 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,118 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 116,430 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 116,430 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,848 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,678 miles

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

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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VF57 JWY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VF57 JWY, 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 VF57 JWY registered?

VF57 JWY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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