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PL08 TLU

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,902 mi
Last recorded172,902 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 TLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 172,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 172,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 167,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 167,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Yellowed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Yellowed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 165,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside side repeater slightly loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 164,485 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,871 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 161,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,268 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/f slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust bracket rusted off above rear sub frame system secure

rear discs lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,747 miles

rear discs lipped

Fail 27 Oct 2020 151,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f dip beam adjust at test (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fit festoon bulb at test (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear discs lipped

Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,291 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,104 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,437 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,139 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,802 miles

n/s/rear outer brake pad low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,960 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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PL08 TLU is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL08 TLU, 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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PL08 TLU is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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