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YR58 PHF

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,572 mi
Last recorded196,572 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 PHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 196,572 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 189,724 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 189,722 miles

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

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

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 179,141 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on Inside egde. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 153,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on Inside egde. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,090 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 140,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,679 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 133,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,975 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,523 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,923 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,080 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 PHF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

YR58 PHF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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