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CX08 ZGL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,763 mi
Last recorded183,763 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 183,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 179,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 174,635 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 162,173 miles

Front Limited dampening affect

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 162,173 miles

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

Front Limited dampening affect

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 156,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,164 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 150,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 139,843 miles

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge/deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,605 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror indicator lens damaged (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,396 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,858 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,242 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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CX08 ZGL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX08 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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