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YA57 VWT

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,239 mi
Last recorded119,239 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 119,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 119,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,787 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 107,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,135 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,918 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,886 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,541 miles

Both rear tyres starting to misshape on edges

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,512 miles

Oil misting around power steering rack hose

Slight weep of grease around both lower ball joints and outer track rod ends

Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Oil misting around power steering rack hose

Rear discs low

Slight weep of grease around both lower ball joints and outer track rod ends

Rear pads low

Rear trailing arm front bushes badly peeling out both sides

front pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,901 miles

front and rear pads getting low

front tyres balding on edges

rear trailing arm bushes both sides peeling

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,188 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 13 Mar 2012 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,261 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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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YA57 VWT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 YA57 VWT, 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 YA57 VWT registered?

YA57 VWT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is YA57 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 VWT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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