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T3 OCA

2008 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,802 mi
Last recorded172,802 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 OCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 172,802 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 172,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 172,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 169,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 165,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 165,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 157,327 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2019 153,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 153,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 225/45/r18-95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 148,571 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 148,571 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 137,497 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 137,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 125,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,924 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to wear off on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 97,196 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2013 81,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 63,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 63,228 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 45,373 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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T3 OCA is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T3 OCA, 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 T3 OCA registered?

T3 OCA is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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