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SV08 ZSP

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,272 mi
Last recorded146,272 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 146,272 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 146,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 125,374 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,514 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,364 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,855 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger mount broken [system still secure]

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,092 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT INNER EDGES [PERISHED]

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is split on the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is also split on the tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,791 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,791 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,588 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,383 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,730 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 ZSP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV08 ZSP, 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 SV08 ZSP registered?

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

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The MOT history for SV08 ZSP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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