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YE58 BMU

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 154,554 miles

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

nearside front position light intensity reduced

Pass 18 Dec 2024 150,740 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mountings broken front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing indicatordamaged

Fail 11 Dec 2024 150,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mountings broken front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing indicatordamaged

Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,877 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror indicator

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 137,678 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside wing mirror indicator damaged, but still working

Pass 16 Sep 2021 132,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,753 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 127,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,119 miles

Nearside Rear door wont open from inside.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 118,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear door wont open from inside.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,398 miles

Electronic parking brake control modified, but not inappropriately switch top missing (3.1.8)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 106,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Electronic parking brake control modified, but not inappropriately switch top missing (3.1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,679 miles

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

under trays /engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,387 miles

cut in wall n/s/f tyre outer wall

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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YE58 BMU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc 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 YE58 BMU, 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 YE58 BMU registered?

YE58 BMU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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