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WJ08 YCB

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,591 mi
Last recorded158,591 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 158,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 156,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 153,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 149,740 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2022 146,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 143,001 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 143,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 138,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,682 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 114,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,527 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,854 miles

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

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

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 YCB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCB, 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 WJ08 YCB registered?

WJ08 YCB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 YCB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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