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DY08 VMT

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,813 mi
Last recorded198,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 198,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 191,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 185,912 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 181,561 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 180,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 175,470 miles

both centre exhaust mountings broken

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Jan 2018 175,470 miles

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

both centre exhaust mountings broken

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2017 166,991 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 161,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 154,460 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Jan 2014 140,371 miles

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

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

Slight weep from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Very slight movement in both rear shocker top Mtgs

Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,371 miles

Slight weep from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Very slight movement in both rear shocker top Mtgs

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 106,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,076 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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DY08 VMT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY08 VMT, 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 DY08 VMT registered?

DY08 VMT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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