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YL57 FDA

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

243,025 mi
Last recorded243,025 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 243,025 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 229,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 211,891 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 211,891 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 188,975 miles

Oil leak

n.s.r light lense broken/cracked

parking brake service light flashing

parking brake switch broken/faulty

Fail 23 Aug 2013 166,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering heavy at idle

Pass 23 Aug 2013 166,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

power steering heavy at idle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,946 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 140,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,645 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front tyres worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,411 miles

rear pads low

Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,575 miles

Offside front tyre down to 2.5mm.

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 FDA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL57 FDA, 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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YL57 FDA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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