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YR58 NCU

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,173 mi
Last recorded165,173 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 NCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 165,173 miles

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

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

Screenwash jets poor

Pass 14 Nov 2024 160,832 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 160,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 156,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 151,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,396 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 138,589 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 138,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,290 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 115,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,865 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,084 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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YR58 NCU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR58 NCU, 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 YR58 NCU registered?

YR58 NCU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is YR58 NCU safe to buy?

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