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BP08 EOS

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,149 mi
Last recorded150,149 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 146,626 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wearing on edge's

Nearside Front wearing on edge's

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 103,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no emission print out, too clean to register.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,839 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,812 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EOS is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BP08 EOS, 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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BP08 EOS is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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