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VK08 YYJ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,564 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,181 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 67,177 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,853 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracks in tread pattern

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front cracks in tread pattern

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake hose ferrules rusty

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight scuffs on n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,164 miles

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 22 Mar 2012 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,863 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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VK08 YYJ 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 94.1%.

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 VK08 YYJ, 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 VK08 YYJ registered?

VK08 YYJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 YYJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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