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YB57 DLF

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,702 mi
Last recorded135,702 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 DLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 135,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 130,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

steering slightly stiff

Fail 27 Jul 2023 124,624 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts deteriorated (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,100 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,237 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,895 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 99,645 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,186 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 81,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

nearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

nearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,091 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 66,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,867 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 53,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhsust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhsust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,486 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,748 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, and outer wall in poor condition.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, and outer wall in poor condition.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,387 miles

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,365 miles

Nearside Front 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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YB57 DLF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB57 DLF, 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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YB57 DLF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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