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DS08 DHL

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,133 mi
Last recorded204,133 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 204,133 miles

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

multiple exhaust mountings corroded/detatched

rear sub frame corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2024 204,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

multiple exhaust mountings corroded/detatched

rear sub frame corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 198,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear but system stil secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 192,984 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

Front tyres on limits

Offside Rear nail in tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2022 192,938 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole leaking. replace. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 188,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 182,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 182,518 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2020 182,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 173,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 173,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 169,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 163,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 146,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 146,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,870 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,951 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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DS08 DHL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS08 DHL, 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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DS08 DHL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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