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5 MCS

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,774 mi
Last recorded154,774 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 154,774 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 140,618 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 116,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,174 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2018 60,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,864 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,341 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 53,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,473 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,473 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,456 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,684 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.Replacement very strongely recommended.

Front wheel alingment/tracking needed.

N/S/R wheel arch paint slight damaged.

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)

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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5 MCS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 5 MCS, 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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5 MCS is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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