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YB08 HEV

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,261 mi
Last recorded190,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 190,261 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 190,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 181,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 181,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 163,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 145,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 145,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,253 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Offside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2021 122,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twitsted/ split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 118,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,850 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limits

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,366 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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YB08 HEV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 YB08 HEV, 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 YB08 HEV registered?

YB08 HEV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 HEV 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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