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CX08 UUP

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,981 mi
Last recorded152,981 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 152,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml warning on dashboard

Fail 22 Sep 2022 152,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml warning on dashboard

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,925 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip on lower part of driver side of screen

Fail 13 Sep 2021 143,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip on lower part of driver side of screen

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,330 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 126,328 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 115,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 103,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge [no cords showing] (4.1.E.1)

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

covers / under trays fitted

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge [no cords showing] (4.1.E.1)

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

covers / under trays fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,082 miles

Child Seat Fitted o/s/r

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,082 miles

Child Seat Fitted o/s/r

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,077 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 62,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,258 miles

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

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

irregular wear pattern on offside rear tyre

vehicle passed emission test. reading too low to produce printout.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

irregular wear pattern on offside rear tyre

vehicle passed emission test. reading too low to produce printout.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,859 miles

splash shield obscuring view below vehicle

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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CX08 UUP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX08 UUP, 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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CX08 UUP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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