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PX08 WPP

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

249,179 mi
Last recorded249,179 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 249,179 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Ball bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 228,519 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 228,519 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 208,414 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edge

offside rear position lamp slightly deteriorated

rear brakes 70-75% worn

Fail 27 Apr 2023 208,411 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edge

offside rear position lamp slightly deteriorated

rear brakes 70-75% worn

Pass 21 Apr 2022 192,473 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside rear position lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2022 192,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside rear position lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2021 180,612 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 180,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 174,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nail/screw o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,991 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 153,991 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,985 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 97,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,629 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,096 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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PX08 WPP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PX08 WPP, 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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PX08 WPP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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