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SV08 UTR

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

192,974 mi
Last recorded192,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 192,974 miles

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

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

Full underside covered in under-seal

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 192,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 186,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 186,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 182,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,915 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 179,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 175,752 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 175,751 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 159,924 miles

covers fitted restricted view of rear trailing arm bushes

exhaust hanger broken middle

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Mar 2019 159,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid bulbs (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

covers fitted restricted view of rear trailing arm bushes

exhaust hanger broken middle

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2018 146,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 146,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning Steering wheel stiff to turn and noise from power steering system (2.3.3a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored due to contact with metal part of rear brake pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 133,045 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust center section hangers broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Mar 2016 117,767 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,767 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,038 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fuel flap cover missing

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

power steering pump noisy

Fail 23 Mar 2015 104,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fuel flap cover missing

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,970 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

power steering noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

power steering noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,385 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,532 miles

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

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

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 UTR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SV08 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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