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YA08 BEJ

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,459 mi
Last recorded166,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 166,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear sections. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,112 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 160,112 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on the edges.

surface corrosion around both rear upper shock absorber mounts

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 156,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 155,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 152,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,971 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 130,971 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,873 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YA08 BEJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA08 BEJ, 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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YA08 BEJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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