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R444 LAB

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,848 mi
Last recorded163,848 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 LAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 163,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,339 miles

HEAVY CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 157,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ADJUSTABLE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 151,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 142,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend discs and pads replaced asap!!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear back plates corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also both tyre tread pattern worn unevenly-recommend replaced 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded

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

steering slightly stiff operation-not excessive at time of test -recommend refer to dealer for further investigation!!

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,836 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.6mm on centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,576 miles

n/s/f cut in side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,823 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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R444 LAB is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R444 LAB, 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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R444 LAB is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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