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YA08 UET

2008 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,612 mi
Last recorded189,612 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 UET
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 189,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 175,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 161,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 151,152 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and gaiter borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 143,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 135,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,272 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,226 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 110,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,176 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 83,169 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,681 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)

slight wear in front wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,563 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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YA08 UET is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,400cc 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 UET, 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 YA08 UET registered?

YA08 UET is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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