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WJ08 LYS

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

232,933 mi
Last recorded232,933 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 232,933 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 221,892 miles

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2022 211,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 203,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 192,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 181,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 170,512 miles

Coil spring corroded both rtears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s front inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 148,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,182 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread.

Engine cover is fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking slightly in the tread.

Under tray is fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,595 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,595 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,872 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 LYS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

WJ08 LYS is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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