2008 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · YY08 BKL
2008 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 133,184 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY08 BKL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 133,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 BKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V70 (YY08 BKL) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YY08 BKL Mileage History
- 04/03/201114,579 mi
- 06/03/201220,953 mi+6,374 mi
- 04/10/201224,925 mi+3,972 mi
- 24/09/201332,798 mi+7,873 mi
- 15/09/201440,457 mi+7,659 mi
- 15/09/201440,457 mi
- 01/10/201549,261 mi+8,804 mi
- 17/10/201661,371 mi+12,110 mi
- 28/07/201770,641 mi+9,270 mi
- 31/07/201770,646 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/201878,068 mi+7,422 mi
- 03/08/201878,069 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/201985,443 mi+7,374 mi
- 30/07/202091,548 mi+6,105 mi
- 16/07/202197,618 mi+6,070 mi
- 22/07/2022104,335 mi+6,717 mi
- 03/08/2022104,335 mi
- 27/07/2023111,281 mi+6,946 mi
- 24/07/2024118,607 mi+7,326 mi
- 09/07/2025125,827 mi+7,220 mi
- 23/07/2026133,184 mi+7,357 mi
- 23/07/2026133,184 mi
Average of roughly 7,708 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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