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YT08 WNH

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,211 mi
Last recorded206,211 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 WNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 206,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion to subframes, suspension, chassis etc

Fail 3 Feb 2026 206,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak and smoke from fuel injectors (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion to subframes, suspension, chassis etc

Pass 14 Feb 2025 198,227 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil/fuel dampness at engine

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2025 198,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot cannot be opening (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil/fuel dampness at engine

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2024 186,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear joins at brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2024 186,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear joins at brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2023 173,992 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre very badly worn on inside,cracked/perished

Fail 7 Feb 2023 173,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre very badly worn on inside,cracked/perished

Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 159,948 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 145,931 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 123,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,795 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,795 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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YT08 WNH is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT08 WNH, 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 YT08 WNH registered?

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

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