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YS57 MTU

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,543 mi
Last recorded116,543 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 105,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,361 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and cracked all over (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping out on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge with small cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2014 57,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,280 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 MTU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

YS57 MTU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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