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YR08 XPA

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,396 mi
Last recorded198,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 198,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 192,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 184,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 178,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle jammed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 178,020 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Two at rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle jammed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limits on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 165,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 153,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Fail 6 Sep 2018 153,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2017 136,154 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 136,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,969 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 120,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,057 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 104,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,042 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 XPA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

YR08 XPA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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