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PH08 XXX

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,478 mi
Last recorded135,478 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH08 XXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 135,478 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 129,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 124,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 118,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 111,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 107,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 99,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,699 miles

both front tyres getting low (inner edges worn).

offside rear tyre flat (nail in outer tread).

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,849 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on the legal limit (inner tread worn).

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,161 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 34,161 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

rear brake pads low

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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PH08 XXX is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PH08 XXX, 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 PH08 XXX registered?

PH08 XXX is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PH08 XXX safe to buy?

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