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YS57 WBD

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,210 mi
Last recorded157,210 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch liner fouling coil spring

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,302 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 150,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 150,516 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 148,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn really bad on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broke rear but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Mar 2017 139,058 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,730 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,559 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,959 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 WBD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

YS57 WBD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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