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CV08 LGY

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,840 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 112,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,448 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,198 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,803 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 85,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 2 May 2018 77,600 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside comonents

Pass 9 May 2017 68,968 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,523 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,391 miles

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

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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CV08 LGY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV08 LGY, 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 CV08 LGY registered?

CV08 LGY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CV08 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 LGY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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