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501 D

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,900 mi
Last recorded197,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 D
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 197,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 197,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 195,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 190,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 183,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 177,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 177,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 170,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 170,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 169,554 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 160,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 151,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,897 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,860 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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501 D is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 501 D, 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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501 D is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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