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YH08 VPP

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,867 mi
Last recorded153,867 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 153,867 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,469 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clunking from steering

Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,469 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clunking from steering

Pass 14 Mar 2024 131,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 131,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 119,121 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,093 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,442 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,430 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,139 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,020 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 VPP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

Is YH08 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 VPP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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