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YX08 ZWL

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,961 mi
Last recorded144,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 144,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim compared to offside

Pass 1 Jun 2021 135,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seatbelt inertia reel faulty

Nearside headlamp washer jet faulty

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose adrift from clip on trailing arm

engine swirl linkage adrift

Pass 26 May 2020 132,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 132,184 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,383 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

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)

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)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,383 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,250 miles

N/S/R tyre inner edge worn

O/S/R tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre inner edge worn

O/S/R tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,172 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard warning light switch obscured

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,681 miles

n/s/r trailing arm, bush showing early signs of wear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,676 miles

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

Unable to see inner front pads

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Unable to see inner front pads

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,381 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tyre wall but not deep enought to reach the ply or cords.

Nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism noisy but still in good working order.

Nearside rear trailing arm rubber bush beging to pull away from its bonding.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YX08 ZWL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc 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 YX08 ZWL, 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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YX08 ZWL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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