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YA08 FYX

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,545 mi
Last recorded151,545 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 151,545 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 151,545 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 149,236 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 149,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 147,315 miles

nearside front lower arm leading bush wearing

nearside wiper judder

offside front lower arm trailing bush leaking grease

various body damage

Pass 19 May 2020 146,787 miles

nearside wiper blade judder

various body damage

Fail 19 May 2020 146,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside wiper blade judder

various body damage

Pass 14 May 2019 145,614 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror cover damage

various body damage

Pass 14 May 2018 144,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 141,919 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from near side gaitor (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 18 May 2016 140,132 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 140,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 139,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 136,715 miles

both rear antiroll bar links have developed slight play with ball joints

dash board warning - service & eml service

Pass 17 May 2013 134,442 miles

both rear antiroll bar links slight play in ball joints

nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 22 May 2012 131,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,980 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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YA08 FYX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 YA08 FYX, 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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YA08 FYX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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