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YH08 BHE

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,159 mi
Last recorded198,159 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 BHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 198,159 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on seat belt

Pass 6 Dec 2022 194,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arm, front bush weak still holding when inspected

Offside Rear Lower arm, front bush weak still holding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 194,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower arm, front bush weak still holding when inspected

Offside Rear Lower arm, front bush weak still holding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 179,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 171,007 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 171,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering subframe at tie rod mount. (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 162,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 162,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,167 miles

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

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

o/s dip beam significantly brighter than n/s

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2017 142,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

o/s dip beam significantly brighter than n/s

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2016 133,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut to sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearingon inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 123,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge close to plies/cords. 225/50R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,496 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 88,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,464 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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YH08 BHE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YH08 BHE, 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 YH08 BHE registered?

YH08 BHE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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