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CM05 VAL

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,405 mi
Last recorded151,405 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 VAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 151,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 146,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 146,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,169 miles

both front driveshaft inner boots deteriorating

some corrosion to front subframe

Fail 1 Aug 2022 133,169 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front driveshaft inner boots deteriorating

rear silencer starting to crack - recommend repair

some corrosion to front subframe

some corrosion/wear to front brake discs

some front brake imbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,848 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel dampness around tank filler pipes ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 124,848 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate incorrect both number plates format laid out wrong illegal spacing.. (0.1 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel dampness around tank filler pipes ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,894 miles

fuel filler neck damp but no leaks seen

Fail 30 Sep 2019 120,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

fuel filler neck damp but no leaks seen

Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,969 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2

fuel tank leaks by over filling.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2

fuel tank leaks by over filling.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,118 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,086 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,534 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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CM05 VAL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CM05 VAL, 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 CM05 VAL registered?

CM05 VAL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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