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WJ08 LYF

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,951 mi
Last recorded198,951 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 LYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 198,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 165,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 144,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 144,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 89,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 80,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,933 miles

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

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

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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WJ08 LYF is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ08 LYF, 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 WJ08 LYF registered?

WJ08 LYF is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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