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WG08 YKK

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,227 mi
Last recorded166,227 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 166,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 157,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 148,026 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 May 2016 134,553 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall

Rear trailing arm forward bushes unbonding

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 23 May 2016 134,553 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall

Rear trailing arm forward bushes unbonding

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,048 miles

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,048 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 91,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,062 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,998 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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WG08 YKK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG08 YKK, 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 WG08 YKK registered?

WG08 YKK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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