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YY57 OCX

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,259 mi
Last recorded190,259 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 190,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 188,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 182,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 168,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,167 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 155,167 miles

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED REAR ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINKS PLAY

Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 113,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,213 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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YY57 OCX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red 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 YY57 OCX, 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 YY57 OCX registered?

YY57 OCX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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