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CA08 MRO

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,443 mi
Last recorded170,443 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 170,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 162,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 159,054 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 159,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 154,473 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 154,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear lens damage

Pass 22 May 2020 147,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,767 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 127,542 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner egdes

Pass 15 May 2017 113,210 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 15 May 2017 113,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

trigger point not met

Pass 23 May 2016 100,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 88,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 19 May 2014 78,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 67,260 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 67,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 15 May 2012 57,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,440 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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CA08 MRO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 MRO, 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 CA08 MRO registered?

CA08 MRO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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