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BD08 HWV

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

260,932 mi
Last recorded260,932 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 260,932 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 260,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 244,953 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 221,097 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 9 Apr 2016 221,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 14 Apr 2015 198,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 198,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2014 170,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 145,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 123,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 123,963 miles

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

Offside 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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BD08 HWV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD08 HWV, 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 BD08 HWV registered?

BD08 HWV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 HWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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