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SV08 UTH

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,392 mi
Last recorded185,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 185,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 181,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play see inner tie rod end also. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 173,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 163,651 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge(bald) not to cords at time of test

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2020 151,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,125 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 131,125 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 111,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,105 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,103 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,981 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,128 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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SV08 UTH 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 70%.

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 SV08 UTH, 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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SV08 UTH is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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