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BP08 DPY

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,939 mi
Last recorded131,939 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 DPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 131,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,712 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 125,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 121,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,799 miles

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

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

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

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

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,031 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 103,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17/94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges & perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,821 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BP08 DPY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP08 DPY, 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 BP08 DPY registered?

BP08 DPY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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