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SM08 XXD

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,702 mi
Last recorded140,702 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock prescribed area corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock prescribed area corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 134,250 miles

Central Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central under body corrosion

Front position lamp dim

Rear (under) body corrosion, beam axle, near side rear coil spring and rear shock absorbers casings

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 134,250 miles

Central Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central under body corrosion

Front Lower Body panel insecure engine tray (fixings not tight) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front position lamp dim

Rear (under) body corrosion, beam axle, near side rear coil spring and rear shock absorbers casings

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,495 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 113,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

to clean for emission print out

Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on edges and excessive cracking and splitting

Offside Front Tyre has excessive cracking and splitting on edges of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on edges and excessive cracking and splitting

Pass 30 May 2017 84,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

boot handle intermittently inop

front wipers smearing

Fail 30 May 2017 84,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

boot handle intermittently inop

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 May 2016 78,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2015 71,793 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Wiper blade juddering

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

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

O/S/F Door check strap broken

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

Pass 14 May 2014 64,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front wiper streaky

Pass 15 May 2013 53,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,009 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 XXD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

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

Is SM08 XXD safe to buy?

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