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YB08 OFT

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,029 mi
Last recorded213,029 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 213,029 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 197,696 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 179,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 167,416 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 167,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 157,171 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,633 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 132,292 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken but not adversely effecting the support of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 132,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken but not adversely effecting the support of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 123,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,620 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped tread on the insides

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2014 69,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,691 miles

Rear nearside tyre starting wear on outer edge.(Advise).

Rear offside tyre stating to wear on inner edge. (Advise).

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,108 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 OFT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB08 OFT, 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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YB08 OFT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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