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YT08 UOY

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,649 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,649 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,213 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,051 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 49,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,328 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 45,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,073 miles

n/s/r o/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,743 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,743 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,297 miles

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

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,694 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,020 miles

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

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

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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YT08 UOY 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 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 YT08 UOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 UOY registered?

YT08 UOY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 UOY 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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