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BF08 YXR

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,661 mi
Last recorded35,661 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 35,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 34,780 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,592 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 25,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 6 May 2015 25,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 8 May 2014 23,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,805 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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BF08 YXR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 YXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 YXR registered?

BF08 YXR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BF08 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 YXR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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