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CX08 UXT

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

240,817 mi
Last recorded240,817 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 240,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 230,217 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 230,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 228,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 224,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 224,775 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 220,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 220,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 220,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 220,277 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 219,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 219,834 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 219,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 218,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 204,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 89,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UXT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UXT, 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 CX08 UXT registered?

CX08 UXT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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