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YY08 XDD

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 140,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 140,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,824 miles

Exhaust System Middle - Rear Corroded/Deteriorated. Exhaust Hanging Bracket Broken - Rear

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Other Mounting Hangers Are Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,387 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,236 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,360 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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YY08 XDD 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 80%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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