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YY08 VRD

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,209 mi
Last recorded188,209 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 188,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 179,763 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 157,043 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 147,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,362 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 127,359 miles

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

Nail in tyre Both rear tyres ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,902 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,022 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,022 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,500 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,220 miles

rear brake pads low

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 VRD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY08 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 July 2008.

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