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SN08 FZZ

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,375 mi
Last recorded184,375 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 184,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack noisy with some slack within the gear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2020 184,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack noisy with some slack within the gear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 181,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 181,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 177,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

slight damage to windscreen above drivers view

Fail 3 Oct 2018 177,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

slight damage to windscreen above drivers view

Pass 10 Oct 2017 172,146 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front side marker out

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Disc corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching legal limit and cracking with age in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 172,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower and slow to respond (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front side marker out

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Disc corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching legal limit and cracking with age in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 167,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 162,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 162,027 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 151,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,644 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,309 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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SN08 FZZ 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 58.8%.

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 FZZ, 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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SN08 FZZ is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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