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YD08 FLE

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,707 mi
Last recorded155,707 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 155,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 150,887 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 150,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. tyre size: 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 148,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. tyre size: 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,953 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 89,095 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 89,095 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 81,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,466 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 50,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 43,414 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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YD08 FLE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD08 FLE, 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 YD08 FLE registered?

YD08 FLE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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