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SN08 DZV

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 DZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 163,764 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 161,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 31 Mar 2025 161,760 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Mar 2024 161,556 miles

Under side getting very surface rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 160,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 158,541 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 154,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 150,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 147,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 143,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 142,971 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 139,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,306 miles

Oil leak

Rattle noise from engine area

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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SN08 DZV is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN08 DZV, 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 SN08 DZV registered?

SN08 DZV is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SN08 DZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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