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YS57 MSX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,665 mi
Last recorded194,665 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 MSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 194,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 192,095 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 192,095 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 190,693 miles

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))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 190,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 177,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 156,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,386 miles

all tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 131,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,793 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 92,792 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on extreme inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,025 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 66,447 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,075 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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YS57 MSX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS57 MSX, 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 YS57 MSX registered?

YS57 MSX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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