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CY08 JKN

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,349 mi
Last recorded189,349 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 JKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 189,349 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield is loose around rear exhaust

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 173,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear disc's getting thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,345 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 128,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,527 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 105,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 96,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 17 Jun 2016 74,352 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 68,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,064 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 33,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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CY08 JKN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY08 JKN, 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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CY08 JKN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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