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DK08 YPV

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 149,383 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,119 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,386 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Second mounting from rear is corroded off. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Third mounting from rear is missing. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is feathering off around its inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,121 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 43,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 21,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DK08 YPV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DK08 YPV, 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 DK08 YPV registered?

DK08 YPV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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