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YY57 SCV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 SCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 106,076 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 86,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,847 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,011 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 75,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,244 miles

chips in windscreen)(exhaust has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 69,240 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chips in windscreen)(exhaust has surface corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,480 miles

chips in screen

Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,479 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,864 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,539 miles

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

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 SCV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YY57 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

YY57 SCV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YY57 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 SCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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