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SW55 MDW

2008 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 MDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 142,349 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 142,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 132,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 125,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 120,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 103,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,659 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose n.s.front rack end (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,430 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,271 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,629 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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SW55 MDW is a 2008 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SW55 MDW, 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 SW55 MDW registered?

SW55 MDW is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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