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SV08 ZVP

2008 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,948 mi
Last recorded153,948 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 153,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 131,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 126,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 116,415 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,918 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 94,740 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 15 May 2017 87,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,678 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,348 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 ZVP is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

SV08 ZVP is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is SV08 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 ZVP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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