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YX08 OSV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,120 mi
Last recorded178,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 178,120 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 174,039 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 173,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust hanger broken but system secure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2024 159,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger broken but system secure

front brake pads appear to be worn low

headlamps hazy

Pass 9 Jun 2023 150,193 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 150,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 137,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2021 123,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,065 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger on rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 115,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger on rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,991 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 23 May 2018 103,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 103,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,462 miles

2 exhaust mountings weakened through corrosion ( ahead of rear subframe)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust joint weakened through corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm front bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,044 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 69,044 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,084 miles

N/S/R trailing arm bush worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

several small cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,487 miles

Slight wear in both rear trailing arm front bushes

Small nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,071 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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YX08 OSV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YX08 OSV, 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 YX08 OSV registered?

YX08 OSV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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