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BU08 DPV

2008 Volvo V70

White Lpg 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

252,839 mi
Last recorded252,839 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 252,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 236,850 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 235,028 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 230,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 223,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 223,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 206,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 189,161 miles

Offside mirror slight damage

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 173,328 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 159,602 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 142,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,003 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,727 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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BU08 DPV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,953cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU08 DPV, 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 BU08 DPV registered?

BU08 DPV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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