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R25 CEM

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,370 mi
Last recorded213,370 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 CEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 213,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 198,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 190,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 178,718 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 178,718 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 168,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 139,698 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,906 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge (Strong advise)

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,739 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 104,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad not attached to backing. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad not attached to backing (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,052 miles

inner shoulders worn on both front tyres

Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,052 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inner shoulders worn on both front tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,424 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,424 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,589 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,638 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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R25 CEM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R25 CEM, 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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R25 CEM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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