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SM08 OPO

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,884 mi
Last recorded159,884 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 159,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,123 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 152,733 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 152,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 149,279 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 149,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,693 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,903 miles

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

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,903 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 104,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats in stored position, seat belts not tested.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats in stored position, seat belts not tested.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,631 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,236 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,919 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,650 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 OPO is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 SM08 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

SM08 OPO is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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