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WJ08 YGO

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 160,453 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear upper shock absorber mounting corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 160,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear and offside rear upper shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,245 miles

EML light illuminated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 154,226 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 154,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,225 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres worn on inner edges !!!

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

steering operation slightly tight

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres worn on inner edges !!!

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

steering operation slightly tight

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,467 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights nsf aim too low ()

underguard fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 129,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights nsf aim too low ()

underguard fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 117,137 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 117,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 109,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 98,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,337 miles

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

nsr tyre low pressure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre low pressure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 64,482 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 YGO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGO, 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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WJ08 YGO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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