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YR58 PHJ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,636 mi
Last recorded120,636 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,636 miles

Central Rear Exhaust brake is broken but still secure by the other brackets

Nearside Front Headlight presents poor image

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Various underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 112,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 108,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 103,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,119 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,499 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,982 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 13,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,796 miles

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

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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YR58 PHJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR58 PHJ, 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 YR58 PHJ registered?

YR58 PHJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is YR58 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 PHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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