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SO08 OZD

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,082 mi
Last recorded184,082 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 OZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 184,082 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 184,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 178,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT AND REARS (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 178,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT AND REARS (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 175,944 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 173,180 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 173,180 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 164,079 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 156,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 151,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH ON LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,039 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,039 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,667 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 117,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,799 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,799 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,858 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,666 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 27,752 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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SO08 OZD is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SO08 OZD, 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 SO08 OZD registered?

SO08 OZD is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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