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RV08 VZT

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 137,178 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 125,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with uner seal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers obscuring some component

Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,647 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,146 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 98,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,760 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 78,635 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 69,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,513 miles

advise all 4 tyres wearing near limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,772 miles

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

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

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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RV08 VZT is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV08 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 VZT registered?

RV08 VZT is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 VZT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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