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WJ58 YPV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,266 mi
Last recorded147,266 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 147,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,963 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 137,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear fronts from subrame arms to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,187 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,914 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,666 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,666 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,524 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,770 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 51,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,510 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 27,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre tread distorted

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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WJ58 YPV 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 71.4%.

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 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 WJ58 YPV, 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 WJ58 YPV registered?

WJ58 YPV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is WJ58 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 YPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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