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T12 CTY

2008 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,649 mi
Last recorded156,649 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 156,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 155,110 miles

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 14 Feb 2025 155,110 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,811 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 154,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 151,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,560 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 133,560 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nsr - corroded contact osr - bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 128,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front power steering pump noisey when steering is turned.

Front washer bottle leaking.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 108,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,964 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,808 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T12 CTY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T12 CTY, 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 T12 CTY registered?

T12 CTY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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