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YD08 OVS

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,150 mi
Last recorded114,150 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,150 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres quite worn on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 112,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 112,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both hangers broken after Dpf section and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,543 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 107,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,695 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,542 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,981 miles

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

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

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 OVS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

YD08 OVS is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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