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B21 MDT

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,285 mi
Last recorded164,285 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 MDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 164,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2025 152,919 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 143,568 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 143,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,253 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 122,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,544 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,164 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 112,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,171 miles

Offside Front inner edge wearing.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f marker lamp inop

o/s/f tyre 2mm centre, worn on inner

rear tyres worn on inner and treads cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,124 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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B21 MDT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B21 MDT, 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 B21 MDT registered?

B21 MDT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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