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SM08 ENC

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ENC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 108,531 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 106,682 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,465 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front backing plate insecure and hitting of brake disc

Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front backing plate insecure and hitting of brake disc

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,915 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,458 miles

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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SM08 ENC is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM08 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

SM08 ENC is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SM08 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 ENC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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