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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, nail in n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
service light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
service light on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorbers corroded
exhaust system corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorbers corroded
exhaust system corroded
Front chips in windscreen
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroded
heat shield insecure/damaged
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heat shield insecure/damaged
Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking but not excessive
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking but not excessive
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heat shield loose/damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heat shield loose/damaged
Front chips in windscreen
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick at metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc inner face grooved
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
tyres worn on edge
offside/nearside front tyres getting low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside/nearside front tyres getting low
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YFG 12 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YFG 12, 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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YFG 12 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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