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T50 TBM

2008 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,278 mi
Last recorded181,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 TBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 181,278 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 181,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 167,781 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front mirror case loose

Pass 1 Feb 2024 157,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2023 144,583 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 144,583 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,917 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 133,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,139 miles

Front screen is loos along the top

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

Offside drivers side washer jet is just hitting screen, passengers side is hitting drivers

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loos but not anuff for it to likely to come off ()

Nearside Front stone chip in zone b smaller than 40 mm

Fail 18 Feb 2020 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loos but not anuff for it to likely to come off ()

Nearside Front stone chip in zone b smaller than 40 mm

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing wight light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,427 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone forward bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,185 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,949 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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T50 TBM is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T50 TBM, 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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T50 TBM is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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