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DK08 YCS

2008 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YCS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,585 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 141,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2023 131,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 112,425 miles

Offside Front Oil leak from engine contaminating drive shaft inner gaiter

Fail 5 Jul 2021 112,425 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak from engine contaminating drive shaft inner gaiter

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,223 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering noisy, suspect pump Power steering function ok at test

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 84,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,319 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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DK08 YCS is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 YCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 YCS registered?

DK08 YCS is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DK08 YCS safe to buy?

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