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DU08 VTD

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,720 mi
Last recorded219,720 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 219,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 219,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 218,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 218,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 216,151 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 211,745 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 211,744 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 201,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 189,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 178,212 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 178,212 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 166,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 162,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 157,907 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 154,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 147,305 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 147,305 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner ege

offside rear tyre worn on inner eged and mishapend

Pass 12 Mar 2012 143,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 114,683 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)

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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DU08 VTD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 DU08 VTD, 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 DU08 VTD registered?

DU08 VTD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DU08 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 VTD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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