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YC58 FTX

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,049 mi
Last recorded170,049 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 170,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 165,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 165,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 155,803 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 155,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,633 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 145,633 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 136,275 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear seats loaded seat belts not checked

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 136,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear seats loaded seat belts not checked

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,600 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 29 Mar 2016 113,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f position light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f position light not working

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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YC58 FTX 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 70.6%.

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 YC58 FTX, 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 YC58 FTX registered?

YC58 FTX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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