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YY08 BKE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 BKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,945 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 134,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,170 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,146 miles

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

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Offside front tyre very close to limit and has a screw in

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,134 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre very close if not on limit change at next convenience

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close to limit

Offside rear spring corroded

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,686 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,391 miles

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

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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YY08 BKE 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 93.3%.

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 YY08 BKE, 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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YY08 BKE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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