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YR08 DGX

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

222,733 mi
Last recorded222,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 222,733 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 222,733 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 206,199 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 186,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 174,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 163,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 141,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,564 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 May 2012 34,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,008 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 29,008 miles

Nearside 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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YR08 DGX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR08 DGX, 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 YR08 DGX registered?

YR08 DGX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YR08 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 DGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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