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P333 PTE

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,355 mi
Last recorded85,355 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 PTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,355 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2025 73,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2024 59,567 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 59,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 58,398 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front inner edges and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 56,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 53,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 53,871 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 52,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 52,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,997 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 41,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,361 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,527 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 27,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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P333 PTE is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P333 PTE, 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 P333 PTE registered?

P333 PTE is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is P333 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P333 PTE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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