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YP08 UCW

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,904 mi
Last recorded122,904 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 UCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 122,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 113,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 100,090 miles

Central Rear Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 97,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,251 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear

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

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,907 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,844 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

power steering fulid and engine oil low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,713 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,713 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,101 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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 UCW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP08 UCW, 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 YP08 UCW registered?

YP08 UCW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is YP08 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 UCW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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