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YX57 VRC

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,725 mi
Last recorded165,725 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 165,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise corrosion to offside and near side front floor to sills

advise front brake pads low

advise wiper smear

Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,711 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 159,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 151,351 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 145,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,950 miles

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

advise corrosion to front subframe

advise front tyre wear 2.91mm 294mm

Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,627 miles

advise slight wear to both front tyres inner edge

advise tracking

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,357 miles

advise front and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,501 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise offside rear and near side rear tyres heavely distorted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,530 miles

advise slight knocking noise on steering

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,840 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,379 miles

advise tracking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,653 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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YX57 VRC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black 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 YX57 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX57 VRC registered?

YX57 VRC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is YX57 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 VRC 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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