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WJ08 LYV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 159,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 157,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension bushs weak and perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 156,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached 2 bracket`s corroded and (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 148,144 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 147,065 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 134,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,783 miles

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

rear tyres wavey in tread

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear tyres wavey in tread

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Nov 2016 111,223 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge, around 3mm tread

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

engine cover fitted

small chip in front window screen

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 111,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge, around 3mm tread

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

engine cover fitted

small chip in front window screen

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,639 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,060 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 77,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,195 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WJ08 LYV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

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

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