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RO08 GME

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

317,299 mi
Last recorded317,299 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GME
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 317,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 313,425 miles

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight play and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage and noisy at idle (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides slight splitting trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 308,608 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 308,500 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge perished and cracking to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 303,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 300,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 297,179 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 289,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 282,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 249,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 214,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 167,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RO08 GME is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RO08 GME, 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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RO08 GME is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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