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CU08 DPV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,169 mi
Last recorded213,169 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 213,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 208,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 202,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 192,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 179,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 168,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 158,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 142,330 miles

both rear brake discs worn

sterering heavy during operation

Fail 19 Jun 2017 142,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs worn

sterering heavy during operation

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 135,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,426 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 105,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 77,331 miles

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

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

washer fluid bottle leaking water

Pass 30 May 2013 77,331 miles

washer fluid bottle leaking water

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,737 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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CU08 DPV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 DPV registered?

CU08 DPV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is CU08 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 DPV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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