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Volvo V70

Gold · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

LR08 YXGMOT history

LR08 YXG is a gold diesel Volvo V70 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LR08 YXG gold Volvo V70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
138,378 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YXG was last recorded at 138,378 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 6,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,796 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,582 miles
Average per year
8,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,378 miles
  • 2023 – 131,796 miles
  • 2022 – 121,275 miles
  • 2021 – 112,790 miles
  • 2020 – 101,079 miles
  • 2019 – 90,631 miles
  • 2018 – 81,979 miles
  • 2017 – 71,924 miles
  • 2016 – 64,161 miles
  • 2015 – 56,552 miles
  • 2014 – 47,902 miles
  • 2013 – 38,086 miles
  • 2012 – 31,072 miles
  • 2011 – 21,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer door latch sometimes faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,378 miles (+6,582)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,378 miles
    Test number
    514173115594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,796 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,796 miles
    Test number
    285966059105
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door latch sometimes faulty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail131,795 miles (+10,520)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,795 miles
    Test number
    155775882257
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid leaking from bottle (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door latch sometimes faulty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    954361723486
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp washer jet cover missing

  5. Fail121,275 miles (+8,485)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    646187945390
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp washer jet cover missing

  6. Pass112,790 miles (+11,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    435402961749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit loose (TAILGATE)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps washer jet covers missing

  7. Pass101,079 miles (+10,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    140863436511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear lamp loose(tailgate lamp)

  8. Pass90,631 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    427070419909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail90,629 miles (+8,650)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    650209281443
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,979 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,979 miles
    Test number
    311209635736
    • AdvisoryCentral Front undertray fitted, restricting view to underside of engine bay area

  11. Fail81,978 miles (+10,054)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    171972595653
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front undertray fitted, restricting view to underside of engine bay area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,924 miles (+7,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    711243560465
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres show uneven wear on inner edge also all 4 under 1.6mm on shoulder/edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass64,161 miles (+7,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    676888290183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outside mirror unit slightly insecure

  14. Pass56,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,552 miles
    Test number
    224633868279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,552 miles (+8,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,552 miles
    Test number
    708906449834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail47,902 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    128557524252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,902 miles (+9,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    169547324245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,086 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,086 miles
    Test number
    815167023270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    275355432259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,068 miles (+9,978)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    258805432256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass21,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,090 miles
    Test number
    976450731170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 YXG

Does LR08 YXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YXG expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YXG?
The MOT on LR08 YXG expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YXG done?
LR08 YXG was recorded at 138,378 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
Has LR08 YXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YXG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 YXG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 YXG find?
LR08 YXG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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