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P16 GMR

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,736 mi
Last recorded141,736 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 GMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 141,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

nearside front tyre wearing edges

unable to check full length of fuel pipes due to covers

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside front floor to sills slight corrosion

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,957 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear sub frame corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre mount bracket broken but exhaust still secure

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,770 miles

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

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

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

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

cross member below radiator corroded

rear sub frame and anti roll bar corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,923 miles

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

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

rear sub frame and anti roll bar corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,244 miles

under trays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust system

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre between 2 and 3mm and slight wear on edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,999 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,768 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,569 miles

offside nearside front tyres on 3mm

offside rear coil spring corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,999 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slight corrosion

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls and tread

offside rear outter brake pad getting low

rear brake discs have slight wear

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,418 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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P16 GMR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P16 GMR, 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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P16 GMR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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