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S700 BCK

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

240,988 mi
Last recorded240,988 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 BCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 240,988 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 240,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached bottom nut not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 240,122 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Pipe Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 237,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 237,506 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 235,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 233,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 231,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 227,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 220,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner also cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

a number of warnings showing on dash computer

Fail 5 Mar 2019 220,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner also cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

a number of warnings showing on dash computer

Pass 6 Mar 2018 206,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 194,482 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has small splits on inner wall

Pass 22 Jan 2016 177,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 177,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall also close to limit 245/40r18 97y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 157,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall got cut on it,but not showing any cord

offside front tyre wiring thin on ineer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,976 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f track contral arm has got alot of play in (drum stick)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S700 BCK is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S700 BCK, 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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S700 BCK is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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