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BF08 DVZ

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,138 mi
Last recorded184,138 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 184,138 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 184,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 160,467 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 160,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,725 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,205 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,236 miles

All four tyres have split/cuts to inner sidewalls.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,585 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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BF08 DVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

BF08 DVZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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