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AA08 YMT

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,340 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 67,340 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,986 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 61,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,474 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,034 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 35,034 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,430 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,987 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished 225/50r17 98w XL

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,805 miles

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

Rear seats not presented

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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AA08 YMT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA08 YMT, 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 AA08 YMT registered?

AA08 YMT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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