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CN08 MDX

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,384 mi
Last recorded191,384 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 MDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 191,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 191,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick unable to see inner pad with wheel on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 184,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 184,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 176,240 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 176,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 165,493 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 165,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 157,442 miles

Cover fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 146,013 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2021 146,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,778 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,011 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 126,009 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,373 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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CN08 MDX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN08 MDX, 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 CN08 MDX registered?

CN08 MDX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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