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DV08 JTX

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 JTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 167,017 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 166,853 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 159,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top of casing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,561 miles

Engine under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,601 miles

Centre mirror obstruction

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,072 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 114,072 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,164 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,208 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,486 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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DV08 JTX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV08 JTX, 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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DV08 JTX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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