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BIG 780

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

236,302 mi
Last recorded236,302 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 780
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 236,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 223,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 217,895 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 217,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 206,971 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 206,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 200,535 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 194,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 182,360 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 175,259 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 175,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 167,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 157,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,339 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 89,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,751 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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BIG 780 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BIG 780, 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 BIG 780 registered?

BIG 780 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BIG 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 780 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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