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A13 LVB

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,643 mi
Last recorded167,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 167,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 155,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 146,781 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 30 Mar 2023 138,896 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 9 Aug 2022 135,465 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 135,465 miles

Brake performance not tested front pads worn (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,866 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 129,866 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure may open inadvertently. (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 123,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,310 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,824 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,282 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,282 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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A13 LVB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A13 LVB, 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 A13 LVB registered?

A13 LVB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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