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YP08 LZJ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,256 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 84,757 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs starting co corrode slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,854 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 54,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr tyre splitting inner and outer tread

Osr tyre bad splitting inside tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr alloy damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 52,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr alloy damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 49,263 miles

Nail in nsr tyre

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

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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YP08 LZJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YP08 LZJ, 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 YP08 LZJ registered?

YP08 LZJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is YP08 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 LZJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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