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VK08 YYL

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 123,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 121,774 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 120,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 105,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 101,011 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 97,688 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,761 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,875 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YYL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK08 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

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

Is VK08 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 YYL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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