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WJ58 YRK

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,812 mi
Last recorded157,812 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 157,812 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 150,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 135,575 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 135,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 123,112 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 107,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,728 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,649 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,649 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO BE DETECTED

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,025 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,604 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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WJ58 YRK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ58 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

WJ58 YRK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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