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YS57 MTZ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,174 mi
Last recorded129,174 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,002 miles

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

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

power steering slightly heavy on engine idle

Fail 6 Jan 2021 123,993 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 114,776 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 102,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 102,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,697 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 45,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,846 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 MTZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

YS57 MTZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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