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YL08 ESY

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ESY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 151,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn and stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 151,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn and stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 144,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 124,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 31 May 2019 99,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 30 May 2018 90,031 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test small chip all over (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Outer Body Panel door damaged dent scratch

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

Fail 29 May 2018 90,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test small chip all over (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Outer Body Panel door damaged dent scratch

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge worn Bold ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP

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

Pass 26 May 2017 80,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 71,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 71,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 63,184 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on inside edge

Fuel level low at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 54,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 36,899 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 36,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 28,190 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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YL08 ESY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL08 ESY, 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 YL08 ESY registered?

YL08 ESY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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