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WJ58 YRZ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

254,648 mi
Last recorded254,648 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 254,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 254,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 245,591 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 245,011 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 236,874 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 236,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 226,720 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 226,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 212,011 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 211,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 204,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald and wearing close to canvas on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play.

Offside Front Vehicle obviously accident damaged and repaired, OSF wheel camber negatively affected.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 204,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald and wearing close to canvas on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play.

Offside Front Vehicle obviously accident damaged and repaired, OSF wheel camber negatively affected.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 200,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner & outer shoulders

Fail 6 Aug 2019 200,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner & outer shoulders

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 189,600 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components and pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2018 189,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components and pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2017 182,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 182,093 miles

front and rear discs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 181,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 181,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 149,663 miles

multiple bushes starting to perish

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 149,662 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

multiple bushes starting to perish

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 74,080 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,080 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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WJ58 YRZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YRZ, 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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WJ58 YRZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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