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SV08 ZSR

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,292 mi
Last recorded162,292 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 162,292 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 162,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 156,641 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 116,943 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,081 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,515 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,525 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 ZSR is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

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

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