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YD08 MXX

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,517 mi
Last recorded154,517 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 154,517 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 150,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 132,286 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,959 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,554 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread distorted on inner

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,540 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,540 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,386 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Osr tyre perished on sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Osr tyre perished on sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 52,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,505 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,576 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,576 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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 MXX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

YD08 MXX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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