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YE08 YRV

2008 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,043 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 123,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 68,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 68,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 59,105 miles

brakes linings to be inspected .

front tyres worn to wear bar indicators , to be re assessed in 30 days or 1000 miles . tyre size is 225/50/17 michelin

Pass 15 May 2017 49,739 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

exhaust centre box showing corrosion

seek service advice asap,

Pass 11 May 2016 43,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 33,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 23,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 17,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,916 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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YE08 YRV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE08 YRV, 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 YE08 YRV registered?

YE08 YRV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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