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AA08 YNW

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

241,543 mi
Last recorded241,543 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 241,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 239,366 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 239,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 234,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 225,289 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 210,268 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 210,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 196,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 177,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 177,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 155,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 135,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 116,726 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 4-5MM...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 3-4MM...

Pass 3 May 2014 96,484 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 79,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,950 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 59,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2011 41,912 miles

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

covers fitted

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 YNW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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