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YL57 EZV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 139,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,648 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp incomplete but more than 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Exhaust centre and rear brackets broken but secure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,258 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Both central hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged outer wall and minor cuts/splits to inner wall but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame and most attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,783 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rear of system hanger broken on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Deep cut to outer sidewall and nail in centre of tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,077 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre scrubbing slightly

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,785 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,309 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen offside wiper blade clip cable tied to arm

fuel filler pipes oxidizing(white powder)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads worn slightly uneven on inner edge areas

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 122,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen offside wiper blade clip cable tied to arm

fuel filler pipes oxidizing(white powder)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads worn slightly uneven on inner edge areas

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,065 miles

security of n/s and o/s rack gaiters Borderline

Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,065 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

security of n/s and o/s rack gaiters Borderline

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,995 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight movement

operation of handbrake button

Fail 19 Dec 2014 86,988 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 82,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,216 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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YL57 EZV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL57 EZV, 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 YL57 EZV registered?

YL57 EZV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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