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SF08 JHL

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,802 mi
Last recorded147,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 JHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 147,802 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,155 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 137,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2020 121,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on both edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,950 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,400 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,750 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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SF08 JHL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF08 JHL, 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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What year was SF08 JHL registered?

SF08 JHL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SF08 JHL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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