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SP08 VLL

2008 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,578 mi
Last recorded137,578 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,094 miles

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

o/s headlamp slightly duller than n/s

one rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Aug 2019 132,079 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

o/s headlamp slightly duller than n/s

one rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,843 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 124,843 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre close to edge ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,072 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,406 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 83,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 69,589 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,556 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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SP08 VLL is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP08 VLL, 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 SP08 VLL registered?

SP08 VLL is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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