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T15 HCY

2008 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 HCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 113,307 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 106,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight knocking from steering rack.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight knocking from steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,741 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,288 miles

front brake balance

slight damage to n/s/r wheel

slight knocking from steering rack

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

slight play to steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake balance

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

slight knocking from steering rack

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

slight play to steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,514 miles

Knocking from steering rack/column

O/s/f and n/s/f steering arms slight play

n/s/f side repeater lens damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2020 80,514 miles

Knocking from steering rack/column

O/s/f and n/s/f steering arms slight play

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f side repeater lens damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,337 miles

Both front wishbone inner front bushes starting to split

Both front wishbone inner rear bushes perishing and weak

Both rear tyres worn o.o.s on inner edges

N/s wing repeater case damaged

n/s/r brake flexi ferrurl corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,904 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,890 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,297 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 28,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,945 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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T15 HCY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T15 HCY, 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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T15 HCY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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