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YF08 LBZ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,103 mi
Last recorded187,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 187,103 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 187,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 182,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 176,657 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 170,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2022 167,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear 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 14 Sep 2020 159,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 145,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,915 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,985 miles

steering rack and ball joints have little play

Fail 15 Sep 2016 125,985 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

steering rack and ball joints have little play

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF08 LBZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF08 LBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 LBZ registered?

YF08 LBZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is YF08 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 LBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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