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YS57 SVJ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,902 mi
Last recorded131,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 SVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 128,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 126,217 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,516 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 16 Mar 2020 121,518 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,596 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 104,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,552 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 SVJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

YS57 SVJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is YS57 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 SVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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