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YX57 VRN

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 VRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 157,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 153,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,985 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanging bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,796 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 138,796 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,157 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 124,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,079 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,079 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight distortion

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,917 miles

o/s rear anti-roll bar joints worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,783 miles

rear disc facings worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,876 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 60,876 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,799 miles

headlamp aims out of balance

n/s rear tyre low on limit outer edge

rear disc pads worn to limit

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 VRN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VRN, 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 YX57 VRN registered?

YX57 VRN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is YX57 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 VRN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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