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YM08 HWE

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,354 mi
Last recorded153,354 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 153,354 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 149,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2023 145,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2022 140,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 140,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Union Connection To Brake Hose Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 136,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Union Connection To Brake Hose Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 128,061 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 114,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,248 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,247 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,644 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 35,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread,but not showing cords

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread,but not showing cords

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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YM08 HWE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YM08 HWE, 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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YM08 HWE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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