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YL03 DML

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 DML
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 107,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,191 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 102,518 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 102,518 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,698 miles

Both headlights deteriorated but not affecting beam

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Offside Rear offside rear trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear offside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,295 miles

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

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

Rear Both tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front arch lining slightly fouling road spring

Offside Front tyre feathering on edges

Offside Rear road spring slightly corroded at base.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 69,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front arch lining slightly fouling road spring

Offside Front tyre feathering on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear road spring slightly corroded at base.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,169 miles

Front Tyres perished

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover is fouling suspension coil spring

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres feathered on inner edges

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2016 59,158 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres perished

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover is fouling suspension coil spring

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres feathered on inner edges

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,888 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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YL03 DML is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel 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 YL03 DML, 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 YL03 DML registered?

YL03 DML is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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