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PX08 GXO

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,700 mi
Last recorded116,700 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 GXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both curved arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 114,604 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 112,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 94,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 86,794 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 82,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 76,932 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 70,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 59,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 194,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 48,005 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,758 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front tyres on limits

rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

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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PX08 GXO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PX08 GXO, 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 PX08 GXO registered?

PX08 GXO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 GXO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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