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BF08 ZRO

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,927 mi
Last recorded156,927 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 156,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 153,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 152,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 146,653 miles

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

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

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

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

washer leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2023 141,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,120 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,857 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,745 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,506 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,867 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,983 miles

General Exhaust Corrosion

General Underbody Component Corrosion

N/S/R & O/S/F Tyre Stepped

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Component

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,520 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,390 miles

Front 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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BF08 ZRO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 ZRO registered?

BF08 ZRO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 ZRO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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