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WG08 YVP

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,984 mi
Last recorded166,984 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 165,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 164,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 161,003 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,518 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,975 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2015 101,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,375 miles

Emissions too clean to read, RPM pick up not reading correctly for cyl choice.

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

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 YVP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YVP, 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 WG08 YVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for WG08 YVP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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