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WU58 YTA

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,825 mi
Last recorded188,825 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 188,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 183,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 180,590 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 180,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 173,269 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 173,266 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 164,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 164,592 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 154,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 147,689 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s side indicator lens damaged

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has cracks (no cords showing)

Fail 11 Oct 2018 147,689 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (3.5 (a))

o/s side indicator lens damaged

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has cracks (no cords showing)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,538 miles

coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre close too limit and thin on inner edge 245/40/18 y

Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,537 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre close too limit and thin on inner edge 245/40/18 y

Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 130,445 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,226 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items within drivers view (zone "A") removed prior to staring test

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,869 miles

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

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

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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WU58 YTA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WU58 YTA, 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 WU58 YTA registered?

WU58 YTA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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