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WJ08 LYG

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

215,942 mi
Last recorded215,942 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 215,942 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 210,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 203,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 197,121 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 163,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 140,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,685 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 13,586 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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WJ08 LYG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 WJ08 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ08 LYG 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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