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YR08 NNK

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,221 mi
Last recorded164,221 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 164,221 miles

Windscreen washer poor

Fail 11 Aug 2025 164,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer poor

Pass 7 Sep 2024 160,328 miles

near side rear tyre worn to service excess , recommend tyre replacement within 500 miles or 30 days of test , tyre worn just off cords .

recommend a wheel tracking inspection .

Pass 1 Sep 2023 153,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nsr/Osr Shock absorber corroded.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Surface corrosion on components.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 153,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nsr/Osr Shock absorber corroded.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Surface corrosion on components.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 148,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 148,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 145,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 142,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 138,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 132,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,451 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,451 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,086 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,086 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,530 miles

No smoke reading obtained

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,663 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 NNK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NNK, 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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YR08 NNK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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