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BLK 928

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

282,763 mi
Last recorded282,763 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 928
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 282,763 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 270,199 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 258,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 242,337 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))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 225,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 212,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 205,396 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 197,235 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 189,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 189,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 179,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 165,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 152,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 137,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 101,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,206 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BLK 928 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BLK 928, 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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BLK 928 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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