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YG08 VOV

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,565 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror loose

Fail 28 Jul 2020 121,565 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,627 miles

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,192 miles

under trays fitted not all parts seen

Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted not all parts seen

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,002 miles

Advise the nearside dipped beam is low. Advise the offside rear wheel has a slight buckle on the inside.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,492 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,673 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 34,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YG08 VOV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOV, 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 YG08 VOV registered?

YG08 VOV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YG08 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 VOV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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