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AA08 YNE

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 144,681 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 144,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 137,312 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 137,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,117 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,951 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2023 136,951 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving lines on screen, not obstructing drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears are starting to show wight light not enough to be misunderstood (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes are split and perished, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf side marker light

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail im it but the tyre is not flat

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,761 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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AA08 YNE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 YNE, 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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AA08 YNE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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