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SS 47

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,821 mi
Last recorded81,821 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 47
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,821 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,045 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 81,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 68,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 58,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,434 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre punctured to close to shoulder to repair

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 42,697 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 42,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 3 Sep 2012 35,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,807 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edge of tread

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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SS 47 is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SS 47, 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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SS 47 is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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