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YS08 EWA

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,557 mi
Last recorded114,557 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,557 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 114,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,381 miles

All front and rear rubber bushes are weathered

Front front subframe and all metal suspension brake and steering components have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer headlamp plastic needs restored (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scuffed slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle and all metal suspension & brake components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 114,381 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose and boot off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All front and rear rubber bushes are weathered

Front front subframe and all metal suspension brake and steering components have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer headlamp plastic needs restored (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scuffed slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle and all metal suspension & brake components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 112,817 miles

Front ALL front rubber suspension bushes are cracked and perished

Front front subframe and lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Front windscreen washer jets for front windscreen has poor flow --only just enough to pass mot test

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear anti-roll bar bushes are cracked and perished

Rear rear axle and ALL metal suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Rear rear trailing arm front rubber bushes are cracked and perished

Rear rear upper suspension arms have very heavy surface corrosion and rubber bushes are cracked and perished

Fail 7 Aug 2024 112,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and cracked and split between tread--all way round circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and cracked and split between tread--all way round circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front ALL front rubber suspension bushes are cracked and perished

Front front subframe and lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Front windscreen washer jets for front windscreen has poor flow --only just enough to pass mot test

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear anti-roll bar bushes are cracked and perished

Rear rear axle and ALL metal suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Rear rear trailing arm front rubber bushes are cracked and perished

Rear rear upper suspension arms have very heavy surface corrosion and rubber bushes are cracked and perished

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,141 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 111,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 109,412 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,167 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)

Pass 12 May 2016 86,166 miles

225 50 17 w 94

front pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tie rod slight play

offside front tie rod slight play

Fail 9 May 2016 86,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

225 50 17 w 94

front pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tie rod slight play

offside front tie rod slight play

Pass 7 May 2015 80,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,716 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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YS08 EWA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS08 EWA, 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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YS08 EWA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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