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YR08 HNC

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,713 mi
Last recorded146,713 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 146,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 146,711 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50ZR17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 140,272 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,298 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 136,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,374 miles

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 HNC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HNC, 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 YR08 HNC registered?

YR08 HNC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 HNC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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