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OW57 WJU

2008 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 WJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,507 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 55,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 53,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,544 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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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OW57 WJU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW57 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW57 WJU registered?

OW57 WJU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2008.

Is OW57 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW57 WJU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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