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VK08 YYN

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 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

RegistrationVK08 YYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,698 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 75,698 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,404 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 70,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,936 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,319 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 54,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 48,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,316 miles

poss very slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

rear tyres slightly out of shape low on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,565 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,717 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,600 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 25,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,719 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 YYN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYN, 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 VK08 YYN registered?

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

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