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YX08 OTJ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,473 mi
Last recorded138,473 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 138,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 133,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 127,827 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,245 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 105,399 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 82,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 73,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 62,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 53,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,657 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,654 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,871 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 OTJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

YX08 OTJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is YX08 OTJ safe to buy?

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