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YX08 XXN

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,770 mi
Last recorded171,770 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 171,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 155,154 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 154,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 133,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion starting on front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust section flange corroded

different tyre size front to rear axles

Fail 25 Jul 2023 133,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion starting on front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust section flange corroded

different tyre size front to rear axles

Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,729 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts/inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front windscreen chipped

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

centre exhaust section flange corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 132,729 miles

Central Front windscreen chipped

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts/inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

centre exhaust section flange corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,739 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

center exhaust section joining flange bolts corroded

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 22 Jul 2021 130,739 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

center exhaust section joining flange bolts corroded

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Jul 2020 129,083 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

different tyre size front to rear axles

nearside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2020 129,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

different tyre size front to rear axles

nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust section and mounting flange corroded

front 215/50/17/95w xl

rear 225/50/17/95w xl budget

Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust section and mounting flange corroded

front 215/50/17/95w xl

rear 225/50/17/95w xl budget

Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,851 miles

225/50/zr17/98w budget

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front flexi brake hoses not routed correctly

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,601 miles

surface rust on brake discs probably due to lack of use recently

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 99,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 99,476 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 86,203 miles

carried out diesel emission test and no result.emissions are too clean.

slight lip on offside and nearside rear brake disc,s.

Pass 17 May 2012 65,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,963 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 42,929 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)

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 XXN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XXN, 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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YX08 XXN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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