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SF08 VRC

2008 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,743 mi
Last recorded151,743 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 151,743 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 151,623 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 130,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 115,638 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 115,630 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 100,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 84,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,548 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front marker lamp inop

Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside front marker lamp inop

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,458 miles

225/50 R17 -- Both rear tyres uneven wear - possible start of seperation

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,452 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

225/50 R17 -- Both rear tyres uneven wear - possible start of seperation

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,901 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges ( 225/50 R17 )

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear in treads

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake sticking very slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,773 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 VRC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRC, 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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SF08 VRC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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