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OV08 OEX

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 158,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre size 245/40x18

Pass 14 Aug 2024 129,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 12 Aug 2024 129,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and heavy oil leakage (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 116,518 miles

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,157 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV08 OEX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 OEX, 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 OV08 OEX registered?

OV08 OEX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 OEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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