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YD08 MXW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,808 mi
Last recorded195,808 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 195,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 188,550 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 188,297 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 179,503 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 179,503 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF/NSR (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 179,090 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 179,090 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 175,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 175,874 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in zone 'A' bigger than 10mm/1cm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 171,293 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 171,248 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 164,175 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Flashing. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 158,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 126,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,575 miles

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,208 miles

outer sills and under front of car covered.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,952 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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YD08 MXW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD08 MXW, 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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YD08 MXW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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