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YG08 JOU

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,158 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 145,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 132,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,617 miles

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

rear backing plate very corroded

under body corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear backing plate very corroded

under body corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,778 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,778 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,104 miles

front tyres are showing wear on the inner edge

rear brake disc's are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,284 miles

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 18 Feb 2011 37,303 miles

rear tyres perished

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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YG08 JOU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG08 JOU, 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 YG08 JOU registered?

YG08 JOU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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