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YS57 MTE

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 MTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,490 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,349 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 71,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,275 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 65,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,918 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 27,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,234 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 MTE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS57 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

YS57 MTE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is YS57 MTE safe to buy?

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