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BE51 MUN

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

203,713 mi
Last recorded203,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 MUN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 203,713 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be coming from crackshaft oil seal on pulley side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion through out underbody of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Fail 22 Jun 2026 203,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be coming from crackshaft oil seal on pulley side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion through out underbody of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2025 197,632 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR + both front coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion to underbody of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2025 197,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded NSR + both front coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion to underbody of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 192,942 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 192,942 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

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 185,822 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 185,803 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2022 178,043 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 171,454 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2020 161,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 157,531 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 157,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,895 miles

Central exhaust hanger fractured

Nearside Front and n\s\r wheel rim lightly damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,098 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,566 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,566 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BE51 MUN is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BE51 MUN, 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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BE51 MUN is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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