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YY58 DWG

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,025 mi
Last recorded84,025 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 DWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,455 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 81,450 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected power steering heavy (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 77,241 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 77,241 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 67,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 63,153 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 63,153 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both x2 inners (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,501 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 60,498 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,016 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 9 May 2017 39,416 miles

n/s/f inner eages

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,723 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,711 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 14,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

build up of battery acid around negative battery terminal

offside front tyre inner edge of tyre wearing to bald

offside rear inner lamp cluster cracked and broken

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

build up of battery acid around negative battery terminal

offside front tyre inner edge of tyre wearing to bald

offside rear inner lamp cluster cracked and broken

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,733 miles

o/s/r reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,819 miles

Offside rear reverse lamp lense cracked/ damaged.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 8,795 miles

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

Offside rear reverse lamp lense cracked/ damaged.

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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YY58 DWG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY58 DWG, 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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YY58 DWG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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