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YS08 FWN

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,948 mi
Last recorded136,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,948 miles

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

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 9 Jun 2025 133,218 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 128,035 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,532 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,646 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

exhaust system and brackets corroded

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,366 miles

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2020 106,772 miles

BODY SILL COVERS FITTED.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,710 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,321 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,319 miles

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

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 tyres distorted.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,399 miles

rear tyres part worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,101 miles

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,800 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 FWN 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 YS08 FWN, 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 YS08 FWN registered?

YS08 FWN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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