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289 MOJ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 MOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 143,987 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 143,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,111 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,641 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 138,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 136,875 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,021 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 123,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,417 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,767 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 74,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,524 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,905 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,458 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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289 MOJ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 289 MOJ, 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 289 MOJ registered?

289 MOJ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is 289 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 MOJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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