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YL08 FHU

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,852 mi
Last recorded135,852 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 135,849 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,804 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 101,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,625 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,136 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear traling arm front buhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,113 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,111 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,782 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,768 miles

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

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 FHU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL08 FHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 FHU registered?

YL08 FHU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is YL08 FHU safe to buy?

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