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YT08 UOV

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,751 mi
Last recorded111,751 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,421 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,421 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,184 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split (front bushes)

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear around inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split (front bushes)

engine system service required light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear around inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Low emitter engine no smoke readings available

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Low emitter engine no smoke readings available

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,102 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,613 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,755 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut to the outer trye wall but not to the cord

o/s/r tyre has slight cut to the outer tyre wall but not to the cord

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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YT08 UOV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT08 UOV, 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 YT08 UOV registered?

YT08 UOV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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