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YH08 LSS

2008 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,410 mi
Last recorded141,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 LSS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 141,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 132,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive swear around filter area engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,193 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,682 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,735 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,815 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 LSS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LSS, 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 LSS registered?

YH08 LSS is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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