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P10 GLG

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 GLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions undetectable

Fail 25 Feb 2026 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions undetectable

Pass 18 Feb 2025 107,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,458 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 102,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,865 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 91,169 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,076 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,533 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 44,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,785 miles

Rear brake pads 90% worn

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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P10 GLG is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P10 GLG, 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 P10 GLG registered?

P10 GLG is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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