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YR08 GWX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

287,301 mi
Last recorded287,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2020 287,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 261,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 236,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 225,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 211,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 194,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 176,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 147,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

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 GWX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR08 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

YR08 GWX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YR08 GWX safe to buy?

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