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BF08 DTX

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,711 mi
Last recorded149,711 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,711 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))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Dec 2023 149,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Dec 2022 147,470 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,907 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 122,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,885 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,661 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 29 Mar 2014 78,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

vehicle emissions too low for our test equipment to read

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,929 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,740 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,477 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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BF08 DTX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BF08 DTX, 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 BF08 DTX registered?

BF08 DTX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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