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YH08 HGG

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,252 mi
Last recorded145,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 HGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 128,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,318 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Jan 2020 114,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer wearing occurring

Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer wearing occurring

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,935 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,513 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 HGG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HGG, 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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YH08 HGG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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