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BN08 COL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,260 mi
Last recorded172,260 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 COL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 172,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 172,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 167,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 154,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 140,960 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 133,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,272 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 119,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,195 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,536 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,304 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,374 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 3 Oct 2011 21,757 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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BN08 COL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BN08 COL, 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 BN08 COL registered?

BN08 COL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is BN08 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 COL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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