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OY08 MXZ

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 159,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 158,099 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2025 158,099 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 153,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 146,784 miles

ALL road tyres worn to approximately 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/50x17

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2022 140,305 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 140,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 134,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,821 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,323 miles

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front bottom suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,486 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,292 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,042 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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OY08 MXZ is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY08 MXZ, 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 OY08 MXZ registered?

OY08 MXZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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