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SM08 DXP

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,330 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2x inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear frames and connected components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 97,400 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 94,377 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,069 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,675 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2019 63,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2019 63,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn to 0 mm on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to o mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 May 2018 56,083 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2018 56,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2017 52,391 miles

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

towbar electrics cover and tow hook not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2016 45,585 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 45,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front side marker inop

Rear brake's binding lighty

Pass 28 May 2015 41,516 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2014 38,057 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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2014 38,057 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2013 33,596 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 22 May 2012 26,915 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 26,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2011 20,714 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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SM08 DXP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM08 DXP, 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 SM08 DXP registered?

SM08 DXP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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