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BD08 SVN

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 161,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 161,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 155,952 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 155,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 150,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside going milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 150,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside going milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 147,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 147,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 142,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,291 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 126,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,685 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Exhaust mounting defective Rear but not currently insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers and under trays

advise o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,772 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,591 miles

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas

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 SVN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc 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 BD08 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

BD08 SVN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 SVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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