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D18 SYY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,399 mi
Last recorded76,399 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 SYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 76,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,780 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil level low

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil level low

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on 3mm / 2009 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking / 2009 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking in tread / plus nail inner edge / 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,098 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,869 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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D18 SYY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D18 SYY, 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 D18 SYY registered?

D18 SYY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is D18 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 SYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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