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4225 MU

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,645 mi
Last recorded134,645 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4225 MU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,645 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 130,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 126,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 124,094 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,851 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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear Brake disc scored

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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4225 MU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4225 MU, 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 4225 MU registered?

4225 MU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 May 2008.

Is 4225 MU safe to buy?

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