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YH08 CBX

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 CBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,172 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but well supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 61,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 46,000 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 45,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,920 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 CBX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH08 CBX, 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 YH08 CBX registered?

YH08 CBX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is YH08 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 CBX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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